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T36 BFJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,790 mi
Last recorded68,790 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT36 BFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 68,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 68,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,024 miles

condensation in both headlights,slight oil leaks,rear brake discs corroded,slight leak from rear exhaust section,n/s/r brake hose perished.

Fail 27 Jan 2012 68,024 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

condensation in both headlights,slight oil leaks,rear brake discs corroded,slight leak from rear exhaust section,n/s/r brake hose perished.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 65,601 miles

o/s outer cv boot perished,slight exhaust blow,slight oil leak,rear tyres wearing low.

Fail 17 Nov 2010 65,601 miles

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

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

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

o/s outer cv boot perished,slight exhaust blow,slight oil leak,rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,533 miles

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

both inner cv boots fitted

coolant leak

new d & pads fitted

vehicle has been standing

Fail 13 Oct 2009 79,531 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both inner cv boots split

Pass 2 May 2007 59,397 miles

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

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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T36 BFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T36 BFJ, 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 T36 BFJ registered?

T36 BFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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