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V558 KAE

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,139 mi
Last recorded51,139 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 KAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2008 51,139 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 51,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 37,129 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 37,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 18,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside inner driveshaft gaiters split.

nearside and offside wiperblades splitting advise

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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V558 KAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 117,280 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V558 KAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V558 KAE registered?

V558 KAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V558 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V558 KAE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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