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T39 BFJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,641 mi
Last recorded153,641 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT39 BFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 153,641 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 153,641 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 147,012 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 147,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 140,084 miles

offside rear main steel brake pipe corroding

Fail 2 Nov 2011 140,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear main steel brake pipe corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2010 127,165 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 4 Nov 2010 127,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 30 Oct 2009 121,263 miles

Both front and N/S/R tyrer sidewall worn

Both rear shock dust covers corroded

Brake pedal rubber worn

Condensation in N/S/F headlight and O/S side repeator

Cracks in rear lamp units but not showing any white light

Engine oil level between min and max

Fuel tank and filter has staining but no leaks found

N/S/F wiper just starting to split

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Perishing to fuel hoses

SRS light on dash

Surface corrosion on N/S park brake cable

Surface corrosion on brake pipes in places

Surface corrosion to underside, under bonnet also O/S/ sill

Throttle pedal pad missing

Valve on exhaust worn

Fail 29 Oct 2009 121,263 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 121,212 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all rear seats have lap belts only

fuel tank & fuel filter hs staining but no lesks found

park brake has only just passed on efficiency

perishing to fuel hose

surface corrosion to N/S/R park brake cable

surface corrosion to under bonnet / underside & O/S side sill

throttle pedal pad missing

valve on exhaust worn

Fail 1 Nov 2008 117,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

srs air bag warning lamp on

Pass 1 Nov 2008 117,827 miles

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

srs air bag warning lamp on

Pass 26 Apr 2007

srs lamp on

Fail 26 Apr 2007

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

srs lamp on

Pass 26 Apr 2006 110,793 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 110,793 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 110,793 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T39 BFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T39 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 T39 BFJ registered?

T39 BFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 April 1999.

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