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T135 TNP

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,048 mi
Last recorded114,048 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT135 TNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 114,048 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 114,048 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 101,568 miles

both inner c.v boot split.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 101,568 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

both inner c.v boot split.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 83,344 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 72,079 miles

slight judder at near side front disc,both inner c,v,boots split.

Fail 16 Sep 2009 72,079 miles

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

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

slight judder at near side front disc,both inner c,v,boots split.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 64,125 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 641,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 57,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 49,565 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 49,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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T135 TNP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 T135 TNP, 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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T135 TNP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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