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V783 JTO

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,361 mi
Last recorded99,361 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV783 JTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 99,361 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 99,309 miles

N/S/R light lens damaged

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 98,942 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Driver door check strap loose

N/S/R lens cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 98,495 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 98,138 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 98,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

from the engine

Pass 14 Aug 2009 97,962 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 97,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 94,503 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 94,503 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front inner cv gaiters split

Fail 3 Mar 2007 81,579 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 81,579 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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V783 JTO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V783 JTO, 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 V783 JTO registered?

V783 JTO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 October 1999.

Is V783 JTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V783 JTO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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