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V796 LGJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,149 mi
Last recorded76,149 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV796 LGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 76,149 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 64,701 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body corrosion due to age front & back

Fail 13 Apr 2019 64,701 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

body corrosion due to age front & back

Fail 13 Apr 2019 64,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,407 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,478 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,130 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 64,118 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 64,021 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 63,383 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 62,151 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 52,924 miles

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/font inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 4 Dec 2008 48,006 miles

both rear tyres has slightly perished sidewalls

front brake pads low

o/s/front inner driveshaft rubber boot split

small crack on joint from tailpipe to rear silencer

wiper blades worn

Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,440 miles

d/s mirror glass cracked

small crack on tailpipe to rear exhaustbox

Pass 17 Nov 2006 33,257 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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V796 LGJ 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 86.7%.

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 V796 LGJ, 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 V796 LGJ registered?

V796 LGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 December 1999.

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