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V792 JFM

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,136 mi
Last recorded156,136 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV792 JFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 156,136 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine mount, deteriorated. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap , loose in door pillar . (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 156,136 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine mount, deteriorated. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap , loose in door pillar . (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 156,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2019

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

centre heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2018 56,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs surface corrosion

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2016 55,514 miles

Oil leak ()

all brake disks in poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2016 50,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake disks in poor condition

very slight bind on o/s/f brake

Fail 6 Jan 2016 50,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake disks in poor condition

very slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,227 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs surface excessive pitting

Fail 5 Jan 2015 49,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs surface excessive pitting

Pass 8 Jan 2014 48,701 miles

rear discs pitted

Fail 6 Jan 2014 48,699 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear discs pitted

Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 47,429 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 46,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 46,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,954 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 43,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 41,340 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 36,382 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 33,759 miles

advise n/s/f c.v boot slightly cracked.

advise o/s/f c.v boot slightly cracked.

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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V792 JFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V792 JFM, 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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V792 JFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V792 JFM shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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