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V654 EPN

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,074 mi
Last recorded72,074 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV654 EPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 72,074 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER STARTING TO WEAR

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND WORN , JUST PASSABLE

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW , JUST PASSABLE

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL BADLY SCUFFED

N/S REAR LIGHT UNIT HAS DAMAGE

O/S FRONT INNER C/V GAITER SPLIT

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODING

SLIGHT PLAY IN UPPER OF STEERING COLOMN

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED AND SCRATCHED

Fail 17 Jun 2008 72,071 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER STARTING TO WEAR

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND WORN , JUST PASSABLE

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW , JUST PASSABLE

HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODING , JUST PASSABLE

HANDBRAKE HAS TRAVEL

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL BADLY SCUFFED

N/S REAR LIGHT UNIT HAS DAMAGE

O/S FRONT INNER C/V GAITER SPLIT

O/S REAR HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW

REAR BRAKES JUST IN BALANCE

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODING

SLIGHT PLAY IN UPPER OF STEERING COLOMN

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED AND SCRATCHED

Pass 28 Jun 2007 66,256 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 66,138 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 59,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 52,920 miles

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

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

near side rear indicater lamp slight damage

Fail 27 Jun 2005 52,920 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

near side rear indicater lamp slight damage

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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V654 EPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V654 EPN, 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 V654 EPN registered?

V654 EPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V654 EPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V654 EPN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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