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V702 FAJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,725 mi
Last recorded180,725 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV702 FAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 180,725 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 180,725 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 173,116 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 173,081 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 162,831 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 162,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 151,540 miles

offside inner drive shaft gaiter split.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 142,276 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 142,276 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 131,537 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 131,537 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 118,156 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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V702 FAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V702 FAJ, 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 V702 FAJ registered?

V702 FAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V702 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V702 FAJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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