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T283 WAD

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 WAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both inner+outer sills ,floors,suspension mountings,seatbelt mountings etc showing corrosion/corroded/on limit

both inner+outer sills corroded+holled

both rear wipers deteriorted

front lower suspension bush deteriorated

non ply rated tyres fitted

o/s front suspension mounting damaged

towbar elec plug slightly damaged

washers poor

windscreen chipped+scratched

Fail 12 Jun 2018

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both inner+outer sills ,floors,suspension mountings,seatbelt mountings etc showing corrosion/corroded/on limit

both inner+outer sills corroded+holled

both rear wipers deteriorted

front lower suspension bush deteriorated

non ply rated tyres fitted

o/s front suspension mounting damaged

towbar elec plug slightly damaged

washers poor

windscreen chipped+scratched

Pass 21 Jun 2017

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wipers deteriorated

front lower suspension arm bush deteriorated

inner+outer sills/sus mountings corroded

non ply rated tyres fitted

o/s front suspension mounting slightly damaged

wheel arches corroded

windscreen scratched

Fail 12 Jun 2017

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases +deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wipers deteriorated

front lower suspension arm bush deteriorated

inner+outer sills/sus mountings corroded

non ply rated tyres fitted

o/s front suspension mounting slightly damaged

wheel arches corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 1 Jul 2016

both rear wipers deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated and temp repairs

inner and outer sills showing corrosion

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

non ply rated tyres fitted

offside rear light lens damaged

windscreen damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2015

both rear wipers deteriorated

eng,g box mounting

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel slightly damaged rears (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres non ply rated

exhaust deteriorated/temp repaired in places

front flexi hoses slightly twisted

front tyres:215/50/17 rears:205/45/17

inner+outer sills,wheelboxes,wheel arches,chassis etc showing corrosion/corroded

o/s rear light lens slightly damaged

rear tyre sidewall has slight damage

underside,slam panel,body panels etc corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2015

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel slightly damaged rears (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres non ply rated

both rear wipers deteriorated

cannot open sld o/s+n/s

eng,g box mounting

exhaust deteriorated/temp repaired in places

front flexi hoses slightly twisted

front tyres:215/50/17 rears:205/45/17

inner+outer sills,wheelboxes,wheel arches,chassis etc showing corrosion/corroded

o/s rear light lens slightly damaged

rear tyre sidewall has slight damage

underside,slam panel,body panels etc corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015

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

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

milage cannot be read

Fail 19 Feb 2015

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

milage cannot be read

Pass 18 Mar 2014 170,562 miles

brake discs corroded (vehicle been stood)

corrosion showing in both outer sills

rear offside light lens cracked

slight damage to wheel rims

spare wheel missing

Pass 11 Jun 2012 169,773 miles

all wheels are slightly buckled

exhaust emmissions close to limmit

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear light lens dammaged

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 168,567 miles

headlamp beam pattern poor

all road wheels dammaged

handbrake performance low

nearside rear tyre side wall split

Fail 25 Sep 2010 167,344 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all tyres have slightly uneven treadwear

both front inner drive shaft joints worn

both front+rear wheels badly buckled

both inner cv boots badly split

both sills slightly damaged

centre seat belt has slight damage

front brake pads gatting lower

h/brake travel

non ply rated tyres fitted all round

o/s front seat belt has minor damage

o/s front+n/s rear tyres have damage to side walls

o/s rear brake disc slightly warped

o/s rear light lens damaged etc

prare wheel missing

rear brake discs pitted

underside showing corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2009 165,202 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

all tyres have slightly uneven treadwear

all tyres sidewalls have minor damage

both inner cv boots badly split

both rear+o/s front wheels buckled badly

both sills damaged

centre+o/s front seat belts have minor damage

engine fuel injector chuffing

h/brake travel slightly high

non ply rated tyres fitted all round

Fail 1 Oct 2009 165,202 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

all tyres have slightly uneven treadwear

all tyres sidewalls have minor damage

both inner cv boots badly split

both rear+o/s front wheels buckled badly

both sills damaged

centre+o/s front seat belts have minor damage

engine fuel injector chuffing

h/brake travel slightly high

non ply rated tyres fitted all round

Pass 8 Oct 2008 161,896 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

all roadwheels have minor damage

all tyre sidewalls have minor damage

h/brake travel slightly high

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s front seatbelt has minor damage

o/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2007 158,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres slightly damaged

centre seat belt slightly slow to re-coil

n/s front wiper blade deteriorated

non ply rated tyres fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2007 158,128 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres slightly damaged

centre seat belt slightly slow to re-coil

n/s front wiper blade deteriorated

non ply rated tyres fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2006 153,391 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 153,391 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 221,029 miles

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 WAD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T283 WAD, 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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T283 WAD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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