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V559 KAW

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

170,250 mi
Last recorded170,250 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV559 KAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 170,250 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 170,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 169,251 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 168,275 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 168,275 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 167,420 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 167,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 166,759 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 166,759 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 165,320 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 10,100 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 159,876 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 159,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 157,378 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 141,394 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 141,394 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 137,803 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 137,788 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

FRONT BRAKE BALANCE POOR

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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V559 KAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V559 KAW, 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 V559 KAW registered?

V559 KAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V559 KAW shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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