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T365 VKJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,098 mi
Last recorded101,098 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT365 VKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 101,098 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 101,098 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Accelerator pedal damaged/incomplete

Both exterior door mirrors have damage not considered excessive

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Glow plug light illuminated on dash

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre wearing edges and close to limit

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Slight play in steering rack ends both sides

Suspect front brake pads low and discs in poor condition

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 91,467 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 91,467 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Both exterior mirrors damaged

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Glow plug warning light illuminated

Nearside inner cv boot split

Nearside lower screen stonechip

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Rear brake pads low discs poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2009 81,399 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 81,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/s door mirror glass damaged

Rear Brake discs corroded pads low

Steering Rack ends show movement not considered excessive

Pass 29 Aug 2008 74,132 miles

slight play in both tie rod ends

Pass 15 Jun 2007 60,670 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 60,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

advise n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2006 52,023 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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T365 VKJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T365 VKJ, 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 T365 VKJ registered?

T365 VKJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 July 1999.

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