MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
265,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
offside and nearside rear brake pipes covered in grease, therefore unable to assess properly
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside and nearside rear brake pipes covered in grease, therefore unable to assess properly
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
offside rear shock absorber top dust cover severely perished
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
offside rear shock absorber top dust cover severely perished
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
offside rear tyre wearing on inside wall
slight movement in nearside front inner track rod end
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V898 FGG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 V898 FGG, 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 V898 FGG registered?
V898 FGG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 November 1999.
Is V898 FGG safe to buy?
The MOT history for V898 FGG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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