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V824 JFM

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,685 mi
Last recorded129,685 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV824 JFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 129,685 miles

hole in outer sill but not within 30cms of steering,suspention ,brakes etc

Fail 4 Jul 2012 129,685 miles

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

hole in outer sill but not within 30cms of steering,suspention ,brakes etc

Pass 28 Jun 2011 113,171 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 101,116 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

off side front bumper insecure

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 101,116 miles

front brake discs pitted

off side front bumper insecure

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 28 Jan 2009 97,994 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 97,994 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 95,279 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 92,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 13 Nov 2006 90,595 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 90,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 72,956 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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V824 JFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 V824 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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What year was V824 JFM registered?

V824 JFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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