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T137 OBA

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,951 mi
Last recorded144,951 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT137 OBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 144,951 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 141,122 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill area, welding poor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill area. poor welding (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 141,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill area, welding poor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill area. poor welding (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 133,699 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 May 2015 133,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014

Nearside and offsdie inner sills corroding.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 120,970 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2012

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 106,640 miles

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

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated.

Fail 27 May 2011 106,639 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 97,982 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 97,980 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 90,841 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 90,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 83,827 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 74,401 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 74,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Inner cv boot split

Pass 23 May 2006 69,076 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 69,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front inner cv boot split

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2005 62,623 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 62,623 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner 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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T137 OBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T137 OBA, 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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T137 OBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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