MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
bodywork poor condition
rear bumper damaged
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
bodywork in very poor condition
rear bumper damaged
body work damage to nearside rear door
bodywork damage nearside of rear bumper
bodywork generally in poor condition
chassis at rear dry and rusty
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
body work damage to nearside rear door
bodywork damage nearside of rear bumper
bodywork generally in poor condition
chassis at rear dry and rusty
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
windscreenhas a large crack on the off side but is not in swept any area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s bottom windscreen is cracked outside of swept area
spare wheel missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T159 GLG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 T159 GLG, 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 T159 GLG registered?
T159 GLG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 1999.
Is T159 GLG safe to buy?
The MOT history for T159 GLG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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