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V71 FGA

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,150 mi
Last recorded150,150 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 FGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 150,150 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010
Pass 2 Mar 2009 117,906 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 116,530 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 10,840 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 108,406 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 97,662 miles

surface corrosion to o/s n/s rear chassis.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 87,320 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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V71 FGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V71 FGA, 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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How do I check the history of V71 FGA?

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What year was V71 FGA registered?

V71 FGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V71 FGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V71 FGA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V71 FGA have outstanding finance?

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