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V590 DNJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,753 mi
Last recorded162,753 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 DNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2019 162,753 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting SILL ADJACENT AND UNDER DOOR STEP. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CENTRE CHASSIS OUTRIGGER END CORRODED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side VERY LOW READING. (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side VERY LOW READING. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BODY AND UNDERNEATH FLOORS AND CHASSIS HEAVY SURFACE RUST.

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE AND RESTING ON EXHAUST.

LOWER EDGES OF ALL DOORS CORRODED.WHEEL ARCH AND BODY PANELS CORRODED.

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STOPPING SURFACE MISSING. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 161,822 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 161,822 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded SUPPLY TOO FLEXY. (1.1.11 (c))

BOTH REAR DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 159,782 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

REAR BRAKE PIPES BECOMING SCALEY IN PLACES.

Fail 25 Oct 2017 159,782 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR BRAKE PIPES BECOMING SCALEY IN PLACES.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 155,862 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

WIPER BLADE RUBBERS PERISHED

Pass 8 Oct 2015 146,055 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 143,486 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f bumper corner insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2013 141,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 140,563 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

repair to Offside front seat belt prescribed area coated in substance

Fail 21 Sep 2012 140,539 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 136,535 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 14 Sep 2010 131,143 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Sep 2010 131,140 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2009 125,747 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 117,810 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 112,279 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 103,355 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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V590 DNJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V590 DNJ, 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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V590 DNJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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