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V751 EKU

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,182 mi
Last recorded198,182 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV751 EKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 198,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 198,181 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2019

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2015 105,514 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 28 Apr 2014 98,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 98,539 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 94,649 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 94,649 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 89,832 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 89,831 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,220 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 18 Apr 2011 83,220 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 26 Apr 2010 78,206 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside and offside anti roll bar rubbers split

Pass 27 Apr 2009 73,217 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 73,215 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 67,278 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 67,275 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 60,578 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 53,991 miles

footbrake travel on brake pedal

surface rust on brake pipes to offside front and rear hoses

surface rust on rear offside brake disc

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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V751 EKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V751 EKU, 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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V751 EKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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