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V655 MOP

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,235 mi
Last recorded134,235 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV655 MOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 134,235 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

inner+outer sills corroding.

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

n/s side repeater slightly insecure.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 134,235 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

inner+outer sills corroding.

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

n/s side repeater slightly insecure.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 122,583 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear no. plate deteriorated

some play in n /s steering rack knuckle joint

underbody,sills & sill backs

Fail 14 Mar 2012 122,578 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s windscreen washer poor

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear no. plate deteriorated

some play in n /s steering rack knuckle joint

underbody,sills & sill backs

Pass 5 Apr 2011 116,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rack end worn

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded to pass limits

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2010 109,198 miles

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

some corrosion on o/s & n/s rear sill backs

some play in n/s steering rack knucle joint

Fail 8 Apr 2010 109,193 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

some corrosion on o/s & n/s rear sill backs

some play in n/s steering rack knucle joint

Pass 24 Mar 2009 101,439 miles

n/s of steering rack worn to pass limit

Pass 17 Apr 2008 95,264 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 87,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 81,210 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

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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V655 MOP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V655 MOP, 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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V655 MOP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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