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T262 LRN

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,515 mi
Last recorded173,515 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT262 LRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 173,515 miles

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

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

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

exhaust emissions just met.

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 26 May 2022 173,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust emissions just met.

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2021 171,147 miles

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

many welding repairs to underbody

Pass 3 Mar 2020 165,079 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 165,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 164,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner arch holed but not in prescribed area

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2018 161,704 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 157,075 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.2.6)

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 149,170 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 149,168 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 149,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both wipers fraying at edges

handbrake lever slightly worn on pivot point and has side to side movement

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers dust covers missing but are still functional

Pass 2 Nov 2013 145,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 138,989 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 134,217 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in tread but not showing chords

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 126,984 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 118,894 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 112,710 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 112,700 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 99,923 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

steering rack sight play

Pass 29 Apr 2006 88,916 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 88,916 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T262 LRN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T262 LRN, 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 T262 LRN registered?

T262 LRN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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