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W617 SJM

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,034 mi
Last recorded74,034 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW617 SJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 74,034 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2012 74,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

all brake discs worn

Fail 23 Nov 2011 68,426 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant low,both front tyres low tread,oil leak.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,426 miles

coolant low,both front tyres low tread,oil leak.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,057 miles

oil leak front brake discs worn o/s/f cv boot perrishing both front tyres perrishing on sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,518 miles

areas of corrosion

front and rear discs corroded

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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W617 SJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W617 SJM, 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 W617 SJM registered?

W617 SJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W617 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W617 SJM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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