MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,332 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both rear Tyres Weaing Om Inner Edges
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V579 GVU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 V579 GVU, 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 V579 GVU registered?
V579 GVU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is V579 GVU safe to buy?
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