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V909 FYC

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,887 mi
Last recorded117,887 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV909 FYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 117,887 miles

both inner cv gaiters split

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front sidelight dim

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside rear service brake has slightly reduced braking effort

Fail 11 Jan 2010 117,887 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both inner cv gaiters split

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front sidelight dim

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside rear service brake has slightly reduced braking effort

Pass 8 Jan 2009 95,791 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 94,473 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 94,473 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

OS inner CV gaitor split.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 91,990 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 91,939 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

adv front wheel different size to rear same size on axle

front and rear brake discs pitted and coroded slightly

inner drive shaft boot split off side

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 10 Aug 2005 84,302 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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V909 FYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V909 FYC, 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 V909 FYC registered?

V909 FYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V909 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V909 FYC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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