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V962 FBY

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,753 mi
Last recorded163,753 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV962 FBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 163,753 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 158,989 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 147,107 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 31 Aug 2012 137,725 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 137,707 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake warning light on.

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

Nearside inner cv boot split.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside inner cv boot split.

Pass 1 May 2009 126,439 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 126,439 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 116,998 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 109,487 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 99,918 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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V962 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V962 FBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V962 FBY registered?

V962 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V962 FBY safe to buy?

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