MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside rear wheel bearing starting to sound noisy
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
N/S/F inner c/v gaitor split
N/S/R brake hose rubbing suspension very slightly
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
N/S/F inner c/v gaitor split
N/S/R brake hose rubbing suspension very slightly
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
O/S mirror casing broken
O/S/R tyre deteriorating
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in steering rack
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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T208 XSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 T208 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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What year was T208 XSG registered?
T208 XSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 June 1999.
Is T208 XSG safe to buy?
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