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V725 FAJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,758 mi
Last recorded147,758 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV725 FAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 147,758 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 141,200 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ignition barrel damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2011 132,254 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 132,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 126,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2009 122,698 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 122,698 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 119,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 114,525 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 109,021 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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V725 FAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V725 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 V725 FAJ registered?

V725 FAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V725 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V725 FAJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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