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T26IHSO

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,480 mi
Last recorded92,480 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2007
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26IHSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2007 92,480 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 92,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

L/H/F INNER C.V. BOOT BURST.

METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

PIECE OF METAL IN L/H/R TYRE .

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED.

REAR TYRES WEARING AT INNER EDGES.

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING COLUMN.

SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

SMOKE UNDER BONNET.

SPARE WHEEL MISSING.

VARIOUS DAMAGE AND RUST ON BODY.

WHINE AT ENGINE.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 86,385 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 86,385 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.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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T26IHSO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 T26IHSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T26IHSO registered?

T26IHSO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T26IHSO safe to buy?

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