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V59 YEE

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,312 mi
Last recorded142,312 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 YEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 142,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front x2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

corrosion around front jacking points

front registration plate cracked

lower engine support mounting cracked

nearside front indicator lamp cracked

nearside rear lamp cracked

nearside rear shock absorber top shroud corroded

rear wiper blade worn

slight play in offside front steering arm

steering rack pipes corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2015 142,297 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front x2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

corrosion around front jacking points

front registration plate cracked

fuse box under passenger seat loose

horn mounting insecure

lower engine support mounting cracked

nearside front indicator lamp cracked

nearside rear lamp cracked

nearside rear shock absorber top shroud corroded

rear wiper blade worn

slight play in offside front steering arm

steering rack pipes corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 139,660 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 136,672 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 136,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 131,102 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 131,102 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 127,353 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 113,972 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 113,314 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 110,982 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 110,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 108,221 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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V59 YEE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V59 YEE, 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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V59 YEE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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