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T283 BLR

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,732 mi
Last recorded58,732 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 BLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 58,732 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 56,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

discs marked

osr tyre perished on wall

Pass 11 Aug 2012 56,252 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,854 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 49,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 44,697 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 42,387 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 41,032 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 41,032 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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T283 BLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T283 BLR, 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 T283 BLR registered?

T283 BLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T283 BLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T283 BLR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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