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T401 UAT

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT401 UAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012
Fail 27 Sep 2012

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 93,195 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/F inner cv boot split

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 1 Aug 2011 93,195 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/F inner cv boot split

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,671 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 81,671 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2008 69,277 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front axle tyre size different to rear axle size tyre

glow plug light on

offside outter c.v boot inner fixing insecure

rear seat belts u clamped to seat bases

Fail 1 Nov 2008 69,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

glow plug light on

nearside front lower ball joint metal cover fouling on front disc

offside outter c.v boot inner fixing insecure

rear seat belts u clamped to seat bases

Pass 26 Oct 2007 63,911 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,492 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyres sidewalls slightly damaged

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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T401 UAT 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 T401 UAT, 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 T401 UAT registered?

T401 UAT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T401 UAT shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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