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V583 FNU

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2006
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,305 mi
Last recorded155,305 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2005
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV583 FNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2005 155,305 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 155,305 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.6c)

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front discs have slight run out †

rear lamp units craked

steering rack has slight play both sides

Pass 16 Jun 2005 155,294 miles

1.CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN †2.PLAY IN STEERING RACK †3.SLIGHT LEAK FROM FRONT STRUTS †4.CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN †4. NON LOCKING NUTS USED ON OFFSIDE BOTTOM BALL JOINT (SPRING WASHERS)

Fail 14 Jun 2005 155,286 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

1. play in steering rack †2. front grill loose †3. slight leak from front struts

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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V583 FNU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 V583 FNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V583 FNU registered?

V583 FNU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V583 FNU safe to buy?

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