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V656 EGH

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,520 mi
Last recorded140,520 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV656 EGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 140,520 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underlay covered in underseal

Pass 17 Jul 2024 139,711 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 139,693 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested WRONG BULBS (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 139,645 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill and inner sill as marked under van (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill as marked under van (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides rear cross member as marked under van (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 139,602 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Jacking point inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Arches both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 225,775 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened front mounting area corroded but not excessive (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

starting to rust on inner sills but not holed

Pass 25 Jul 2018 184,378 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 151,828 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 151,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 148,996 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 148,992 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 147,611 miles

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

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

back panel corroded not in a precribed area

both rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed not in a precribed area

slight corrosion within 30cm of rear axle mounts

Fail 18 Dec 2014 147,609 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

back panel corroded not in a precribed area

both rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed not in a precribed area

slight corrosion within 30cm of rear axle mounts

Pass 19 Dec 2013 143,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body sills corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2013 143,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body sills corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2012 140,281 miles

general oil leaks

minor play to offside front wheel

small chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Dec 2012 140,281 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres bold on inner edge

general oil leaks

minor play to offside front wheel

small chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2011 134,822 miles

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

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

both inner c/v boots split,rear brake discs in poor condition,centre exhaust heat shield insecure n/s door mirror glass

Fail 11 Oct 2011 134,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both inner c/v boots split,rear brake discs in poor condition,centre exhaust heat shield insecure n/s door mirror glass

Pass 5 Oct 2010 128,392 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 118,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 109,464 miles

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

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

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 9 Oct 2007 101,363 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 92,014 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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V656 EGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V656 EGH, 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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V656 EGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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