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T34 LRT

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,244 mi
Last recorded196,244 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT34 LRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 196,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both steering rack end joints

Pass 21 Feb 2012 191,040 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust temporary repaired

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2011 183,691 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 176,026 miles

both front bottom ball joint rubber split but no play

chassis rusty

engine oil leak

front and rear spring rusty

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

near side front anti roll bar mounting bush slight play

off side front inner c.v boot split

rear discs rusty

rear suspension arm mounts rusty

slight play both front steering arms

Fail 28 Nov 2009 176,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

both front bottom ball joint rubber split but no play

chassis rusty

engine oil leak

front and rear spring rusty

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

near side front anti roll bar mounting bush slight play

off side front inner c.v boot split

rear discs rusty

rear suspension arm mounts rusty

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 5 Feb 2008 158,559 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 158,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

O/S/F Inner Gaiter split

Pass 3 Nov 2006 146,271 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 146,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split............

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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T34 LRT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T34 LRT, 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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T34 LRT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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