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V965 MFM

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,122 mi
Last recorded175,122 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV965 MFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 175,122 miles

oil leak

rear tyres low inner edge

Fail 3 May 2012 175,122 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

oil leak

rear tyres low inner edge

Pass 9 May 2011 169,662 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear light damaged

Fail 9 May 2011 169,662 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear light damaged

Pass 7 May 2010 162,132 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 155,110 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 155,110 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 145,335 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 134,949 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 134,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r light lens broken

Pass 2 May 2006 123,186 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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V965 MFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V965 MFM, 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 V965 MFM registered?

V965 MFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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