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T342 PDD

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,014 mi
Last recorded152,014 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT342 PDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 152,014 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 152,014 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 139,601 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 128,557 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 128,547 miles

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

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)

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 Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 121,899 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 114,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 114,147 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 106,784 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 99,452 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 89,388 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 68,303 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 48,572 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 48,431 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T342 PDD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T342 PDD, 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 T342 PDD registered?

T342 PDD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T342 PDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T342 PDD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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