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T284 KOF

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,908 mi
Last recorded156,908 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT284 KOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 156,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 148,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/f door mirror cracked

Rear brake pipes coverd in grease

Fail 14 Mar 2012 148,863 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

Rear brake pipes coverd in grease

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/f door morror cracked

O/s/inner cv boot split

Pass 12 Mar 2011 138,399 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 138,399 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 129,166 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s rear door handle is incomplete

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres have cracks on inner and outer side walls

Fail 13 Mar 2010 129,141 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s rear door handle is incomplete

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres have cracks on inner and outer side walls

Pass 10 Mar 2009 121,360 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 121,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 114,908 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 104,874 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 93,704 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 98,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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T284 KOF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T284 KOF, 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 T284 KOF registered?

T284 KOF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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