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V752 EKU

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,126 mi
Last recorded183,126 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV752 EKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 183,126 miles

Oil leak ()

surface corrosion on rear

Pass 26 Oct 2016 174,948 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2015 164,044 miles

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

corrosion on bodywork

Pass 26 Jul 2014 150,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

surface corrosion throughout

Pass 19 Jul 2013 145,340 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 139,222 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 133,558 miles

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

n/s rear shocker cover corroded and breaking.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 124,524 miles

underneath rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2010 124,322 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine management light lit

underneath rusty

Pass 7 May 2009 114,369 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 114,202 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

glow plug light staying on

underneath very rusty

Pass 1 May 2008 100,519 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 100,514 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

idle speed high

Pass 12 May 2007 80,850 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 66,585 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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V752 EKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V752 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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V752 EKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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