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T226 VYA

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

277,860 mi
Last recorded277,860 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT226 VYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 277,860 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 277,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 273,019 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 273,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 270,097 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 222,679 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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T226 VYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T226 VYA, 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 T226 VYA registered?

T226 VYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 July 1999.

Is T226 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T226 VYA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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