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R12 CPB

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 CPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2023

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 8 May 2021 45,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 5 May 2021 45,378 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,093 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

all steel brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 25 May 2019 41,093 miles

Emissions not tested over heat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

both front sills been damaged

brake pipes been coatyed in grease

Pass 21 May 2018 39,658 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/S/R Alloy Wheel has had a Previous Repair

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Seats Removed

Fail 16 May 2018 39,658 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S and O/S Rear Section to Brake Flexi Hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

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

Exhaust Heat shield Insecure

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/S/R Alloy Wheel has had a Previous Repair

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Seats Removed

Pass 16 Feb 2017 36,662 miles

electronic park brake switch requires marking up better ie on/off/park brake writing faded

rear axle footbrake/handbrake efforts only just passed test

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Fail 18 Oct 2016 36,654 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 13 Oct 2015 29,673 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres perishing on walls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs pitted advise changing at earliest convienience (3.5.1i)

corrosion on various parts of underbody

handbrake effort only just passed test

Fail 18 Sep 2015 29,461 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light on (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

condition of front and rear brake discs

Pass 22 Aug 2014 26,764 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 24,033 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2013 24,033 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake discs heavily corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 21,132 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 21,132 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 17,619 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 16,684 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 16,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 15,148 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,332 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 13,330 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 12,719 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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R12 CPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R12 CPB, 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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R12 CPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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