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T203 XSG

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Gold Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,407 mi
Last recorded157,407 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT203 XSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 157,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 157,394 miles

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill has been screwed to inner sill and glued in places (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2x holes at inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 155,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 155,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 154,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point/ sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 154,074 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point/ sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 146,881 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 146,881 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 137,808 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 136,622 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody all over due to age of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 136,613 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill in middle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion underbody all over due to age of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 133,240 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 132,822 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 131,532 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 128,175 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2011 124,202 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

nearside rear tyre side wall slight damage

rear brake discs corroded & front & rear brake pads worn

spare tyre bald

wheels extend beyond wheelarches

Fail 21 Apr 2011 124,185 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

nearside rear tyre side wall slight damage

rear brake discs corroded & front & rear brake pads worn

spare tyre bald

wheels extend beyond wheelarches

Pass 30 Apr 2010 118,155 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both inner drive shaft gaitors split

Fail 29 Apr 2010 118,151 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both inner drive shaft gaitors split

Pass 20 Apr 2009 104,960 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 104,795 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 2 May 2008 100,500 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 100,500 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 87,825 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 87,825 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2006 74,650 miles

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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T203 XSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Gold with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T203 XSG, 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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T203 XSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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