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V572 KGT

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,573 mi
Last recorded103,573 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV572 KGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2023 103,573 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 100,938 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to suspension components/mounts/sub frames/mounts/inner and outer sills/steps

Pass 17 Feb 2021 96,639 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2021 96,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2020 92,236 miles

play n/s steering rack,corrosion to inner and outer sills/suspension components/steps

Fail 16 Jan 2020 92,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

play n/s steering rack,corrosion to inner and outer sills/suspension components/steps

Pass 12 Feb 2019

corrosion to inner and outer sills,floors,steps,suspen sion mounts/components,oil leak,play n/s steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2018 85,492 miles

both rear inner sills rusty///nearside rear tyre worn inner edge///nearside inner steering arm joint has movement

Fail 31 Jan 2018 85,492 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear inner sills rusty///nearside rear tyre worn inner edge///nearside inner steering arm joint has movement

Pass 8 Feb 2017 83,621 miles

play n/s rack,corrosion to floors,suspension mounts/components,pipes,under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,954 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 79,954 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

play n/s steering rack,corrosion to suspenion arms/mounts/pipes

Pass 17 Jun 2014
Fail 12 Jun 2014

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to sills,suspension mounts/components,coilsprings,brake pipes and ferrules,FOOTBRAKE TRAVEL!!!!!!!!!!! suspension bushes perishing/split

Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,910 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 75,910 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake stiff but engages

inner sills/suspension mounts corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,652 miles

offside inner driveshaft gaiter split

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,268 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 65,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

offside rear light unit damadged

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2010 59,617 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 59,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake discs worn

front wiper blades split

offside rear light lense broken

Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,148 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 54,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,168 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped

front number plate brocken and cracked

nearside front anti roll bar link boot split

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

play nearside of steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2007 44,353 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 38,791 miles

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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V572 KGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V572 KGT, 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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V572 KGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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