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V648 FYC

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

216,060 mi
Last recorded216,060 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV648 FYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 216,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 215,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 207,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower rear bush perishing

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower rear bush perishing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 196,823 miles

the exhaust emissions only just met the required standard

Fail 22 Mar 2024 196,818 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 181,316 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 167,667 miles

Both front wiper blades starting not to clear effectively

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 167,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre very perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2021 167,514 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear disc/pads have got hot

Offside Rear tyre very perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 164,554 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point/sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill jacking point area corroded

Offside headlight damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres perished

centre exhaust joint slightly blowing

Fail 13 Mar 2020 164,514 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point/sill corroded

Offside headlight damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres perished

centre exhaust joint slightly blowing

Pass 15 Mar 2019 161,559 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 160,179 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 159,963 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 158,437 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 158,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 156,873 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 156,065 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 19 Mar 2014 156,054 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Apr 2013 152,976 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 151,811 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 151,811 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 149,151 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 145,537 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 142,978 miles

Near side & off side front wiper rubbers split

Pass 27 Jul 2007 134,963 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 134,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 130,681 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 130,681 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 125,115 miles

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

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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V648 FYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V648 FYC, 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 V648 FYC registered?

V648 FYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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