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R33 PAR

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

89,331 mi
Last recorded89,331 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 PAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 89,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp beam adapter stickers fitted

horn working but not very loud

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2026 89,331 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire by fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp beam adapter stickers fitted

horn working but not very loud

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2025 86,132 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 82,151 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 77,642 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 77,607 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 76,563 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 75,394 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 75,145 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 74,370 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 73,102 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,542 miles

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail section (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,208 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded but not leaking

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 66,172 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 61,641 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,513 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,588 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,082 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,101 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,853 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,799 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,798 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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R33 PAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R33 PAR, 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 R33 PAR registered?

R33 PAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R33 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R33 PAR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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