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S561 TKU

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,300 mi
Last recorded95,300 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS561 TKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 95,300 miles

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

all bodywork as slight corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 95,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

all bodywork as slight corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2011 93,815 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 93,815 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 92,008 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 92,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,033 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 88,031 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 85,461 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 83,714 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 81,227 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 78,696 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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S561 TKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S561 TKU, 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 S561 TKU registered?

S561 TKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S561 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S561 TKU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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