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V558 OFM

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,069 mi
Last recorded115,069 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 OFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 115,069 miles

Nearside Rear Inner poorly exicuted repair to sidesill

Nearside registration plate lamp not working before test but worked during test, advise check

Fail 18 Sep 2017 115,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion to rear chassis rails & spring mounts

Nearside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease

Pass 12 Aug 2016 113,286 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 113,283 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 109,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2015 109,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 104,670 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Nearside rear inner arch shield corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside outer sill corroded

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Sep 2013 99,835 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s sill corroded

n/s/r exhaust mounting broken

Pass 16 Aug 2012 94,425 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s side door outer handle broken

n/s/r inner wheel arch cover corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 94,348 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s side door outer handle broken

n/s/r inner wheel arch cover corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 88,794 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

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

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2011 88,794 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

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

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 85,037 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front windscreen wiper blades split

front brake discs slightly

nearside rear inner wheel arch inspection panel corroded

offside front inner drive shaft gaiter perished

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear screen wiper blade split

rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2009 78,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 78,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 70,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jul 2008 70,180 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Jun 2007 60,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Jun 2007 60,793 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Jul 2006 53,835 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 53,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 OFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OFM, 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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V558 OFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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