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T271 BRA

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,482 mi
Last recorded139,482 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT271 BRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 139,482 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

accelerator pedal rubber is missing

difficult to engage reverse gear

front wishbone bushes perished slightly

offside front light unit damaged

offside mirror cover is insecure

offside rear light unit damaged

offside side loading door does not open

Fail 19 Jul 2012 139,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

accelerator pedal rubber is missing

difficult to engage reverse gear

front wishbone bushes perished slightly

offside front light unit damaged

offside mirror cover is insecure

offside rear light unit damaged

offside side loading door does not open

Pass 20 Jul 2011 119,028 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

corrosion to various metal brakepipes, o/s/f wishbone rear bush cracking and worn, slight play in steering rack, o/s/f inner cv boot split, n/s/f drop link gaitor split

glow plug warning lamp on dash, brake pedal rubber worn, o/s/window winder handle missing, slight play in steering column top bush

n/s loading door handle missing from outside

throttle pedal broken, slight frey on seat belts centre and o/s, dents and scratches to various body pannels, oil leaks on engine, surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 16 Jul 2011 118,944 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

corrosion to various metal brakepipes, o/s/f wishbone rear bush cracking and worn, slight play in steering rack, o/s/f inner cv boot split, n/s/f drop link gaitor split

glow plug warning lamp on dash, brake pedal rubber worn, o/s/window winder handle missing, slight play in steering column top bush

n/s loading door handle missing from outside

throttle pedal broken, slight frey on seat belts centre and o/s, dents and scratches to various body pannels, oil leaks on engine, surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2010 99,912 miles

rear discs worn, rear coil springs corroded, exhaust corroded, rear pads worn low

Pass 10 Jul 2009 77,191 miles

near side rear shocker protector corroded

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2009 77,102 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

near side rear shocker protector corroded

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2008 71,838 miles

near side rear shocker rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2008 71,827 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

near side rear shocker rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2007 67,971 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 67,965 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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T271 BRA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T271 BRA, 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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T271 BRA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 August 1999.

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