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T109 PDA

1999 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

216,432 mi
Last recorded216,432 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vario154,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT109 PDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 216,432 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Has been covered with duck tape.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 216,429 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle low reading Balance 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead/chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty & leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both front mounts rusty (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator corroded but not seriously weakened air pipe unions rusty (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all rear perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body condition poor (rust)

two side markers out

Offside door step rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2018 211,385 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

body mounts rusty

drivers step rusty

underside of vehicle dry and rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2017 210,120 miles

Nearside Rear lower side marker not working

Offside Front lower side marker not working

Offside Front top side marker not working

Offside drivers door step corroded

Rear both rear doors corroded at bottom

all lower side panels corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2017 210,120 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel below servo with support rod going from panel to servo (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear lower side marker not working

Offside Front lower side marker not working

Offside Front top side marker not working

Offside drivers door step corroded

Rear both rear doors corroded at bottom

all lower side panels corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 205,280 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 % out (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded and slight leak (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear side marker out

Nearside inner door handle stiff to operate

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front uneven wear on inner edge of tyre

all steering joint gaiters perished

bonnet & rear doors rusty

rear number plate mounting rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2016 205,280 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 % out (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded and slight leak (2.3.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure seat back loose (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear side marker out

Nearside inner door handle stiff to operate

Offside Front uneven wear on inner edge of tyre

all steering joint gaiters perished

bonnet & rear doors rusty

rear number plate mounting rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2015 202,088 miles

o/s/f top marker light not working

underside of vehicle becoming dry/rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2015 202,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

o/s/f top marker light not working

underside of vehicle becoming dry/rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2014 198,879 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

horn becoming poor

underside of vehicle becoming dry/rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2014 198,875 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

horn becoming poor

underside of vehicle becoming dry/rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2013 197,988 miles

Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air pressure slow to gain when empty

horn poor

o/s front & n/s rear side marker out

poss oil leak on o/s rear hub

Pass 2 Aug 2012 194,326 miles

Oil leak

o/s front tyre excess worn inside edge

o/s rear axle leak

steering box leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 194,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

o/s front tyre excess worn inside edge

o/s rear axle leak

steering box leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 190,591 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 190,553 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 183,594 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded and pitted

o/s/f anti roll bar bush slight play

o/s/r brake disc EXCESSIVLY corroded and pitted

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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T109 PDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 154,861 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 Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T109 PDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T109 PDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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