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T186 OBA

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,000 mi
Last recorded118,000 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT186 OBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 118,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened stiff (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 117,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened stiff (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 104,573 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 104,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure hose burst on brake test (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 85,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95 percent worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 85,839 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95 percent worn (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 85,332 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jackpoint (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front outer sill corrosion not within a prescribed area

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

Rear nearside and offside shockabsorber cowls corroded

general underbody surface corrosion

light wiper marks to windscreen

play in steering trackrods

wear to brake/clutch pedal antislip rubbers

Pass 15 Sep 2014 71,900 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pedal antislip slightly worn

slight play in both front rack arms

Pass 17 Sep 2013 56,860 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 56,860 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,121 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 52,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,605 miles

Fuel tank breather pipe slight leak

Fail 12 Sep 2011 50,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank breather pipe slight leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 48,888 miles

Both front wiper blades are starting to split

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

Front and rear number plates are becoming deteriorated

Offside antiroll bar upper ball joint rubber is split

Rear shockabsorbers metal dust covers are corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight knock from the steering rack

The rear shockabsorber metal shrounds are corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,658 miles

front and rear number plates condition poor

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside offside inner cv boots split

Fail 15 Sep 2008 44,658 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear number plates condition poor

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside offside inner cv boots split

Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,009 miles

Both front wiper blades are starting to split

Both the rear shockabsorber metal shrouds are corroded

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

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

Passenger side mirror glass is cracked

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight dampness on a fuel tank breather pipe

Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,773 miles

Hazard switch operation is becoming faulty.

N/S mirror is cracked.

Rear shockabsorbers metal covers are corroded.

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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T186 OBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T186 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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T186 OBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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