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T41 UFE

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,869 mi
Last recorded126,869 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT41 UFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2013 126,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

exhaust cover insecure

o/s/r service brake performance slightly low

rear shockers corroded

bonnet safty catch not working

Pass 27 Jun 2012 122,764 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r service brake /parking brake slightly low performance

oil light on

Fail 26 Jun 2012 122,764 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r service brake /parking brake slightly low performance

oil light on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 117,639 miles

Both strut top bearings are slightly stiff turning steering lock to lock

Both the ns & os sills are corroded but not in any prescribed areas

Front axle set brake discs are corroded on their inner faces

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play detected in the ns of the steering rack

Fail 16 Jun 2011 117,639 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Both strut top bearings are slightly stiff turning steering lock to lock

Both the ns & os sills are corroded but not in any prescribed areas

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front axle set brake discs are corroded on their inner faces

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

os inner cv boot split

slight play detected in the ns of the steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2010 112,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both the front and fear number plates are damaged but are secure and unlikely to be mis read at 20 meters

Fail 14 Jun 2010 112,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both the front and fear number plates are damaged but are secure and unlikely to be mis read at 20 meters

Fail 6 Jun 2009 107,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 107,610 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 101,892 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 101,882 miles

Offside Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 95,509 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 95,509 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both inner drive shaft boots split

Pass 29 Jun 2006 87,732 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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T41 UFE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T41 UFE, 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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T41 UFE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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