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V562 MMB

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,588 mi
Last recorded133,588 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV562 MMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 133,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

play inner rack joints

Fail 22 Dec 2015 133,588 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

play inner rack joints

Pass 16 Jan 2015 129,908 miles

exhaust poor condition leaking on joints

front anti reoll bar d bushes worn

rear inner sills corroded but not perforated

Fail 14 Jan 2015 129,908 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust poor condition leaking on joints

front anti reoll bar d bushes worn

rear inner sills corroded but not perforated

Pass 9 Jan 2014 126,165 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

driver seat foam worn

Fail 8 Jan 2014 126,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

driver seat foam worn

Pass 11 Jan 2013 122,960 miles

driver seat worn

n/s/f and o/s/f steering arm inner joint slight play

park brake travel slightly

rear brake pad warning wire hanging down

Fail 11 Jan 2013 122,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

driver seat worn

n/s/f and o/s/f steering arm inner joint slight play

park brake travel slightly

rear brake pad warning wire hanging down

Pass 9 Jan 2012 118,188 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 118,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 113,978 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 109 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 109,135 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 12 Jan 2009 104,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear light unit cracked

offside inner cvboot split

offside rear light unit cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2009 104,407 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear light unit cracked

offside inner cvboot split

offside rear light unit cracked

Pass 3 Jan 2008 96,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear light lenses cracked

long travel on hand brake

low effort on offside parking brake (within limits)

offside front inner cv boot split

offside front inner wheel arch trim insecure

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Dec 2006 90,669 miles

lip and corrosion on rear brake discs

long travel on hand brake

offside front inner wheel arch trim insecure

offside inner cv boot split

wiper ends starting to split

Pass 30 Dec 2005 76,517 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long travel on hand brake

o/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f inner wheel arch trim insecure

Fail 23 Dec 2005 76,514 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long travel on hand brake

o/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f inner wheel arch trim insecure

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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V562 MMB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V562 MMB, 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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V562 MMB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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