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D12 PJT

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,426 mi
Last recorded167,426 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 PJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 167,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 161,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 160,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 158,512 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 156,319 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on all discs

small cut in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2010 153,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both headlamps small chip in glass

nearside front tyre side wall slight cut

offside rear tyre side wall slight cut

offside steering arm slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2009 143,346 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 127,814 miles

chips in both headlamps

front section of exhaust has slight leak

o/s front c/v gaiter perishing

o/s rear light unit has damage

o/s wiper blade loose

Fail 28 Jul 2008 127,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

chips in both headlamps

exhaust system corroding

o/s front c/v gaiter perishing

o/s rear light unit has damage

o/s wiper blade loose

Pass 14 Jun 2007 108,199 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 108,199 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 95,227 miles

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

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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D12 PJT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D12 PJT, 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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D12 PJT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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