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T248 VOG

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,020 mi
Last recorded111,020 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT248 VOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 111,020 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 106,946 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 106,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 103,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 97,947 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 93,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 88,847 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 81,700 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 81,700 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 72,182 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 62,018 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,240 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 48,730 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met 13%

service brake efficiency only just met 43%

Fail 13 Oct 2015 48,730 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

parking brake efficiency only just met 13%

service brake efficiency only just met 43%

Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,633 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 46,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,497 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,723 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 38,818 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,223 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,478 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,777 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,482 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 24,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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T248 VOG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T248 VOG, 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 T248 VOG registered?

T248 VOG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 July 1999.

Is T248 VOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T248 VOG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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