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T42 XBL

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,338 mi
Last recorded85,338 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 XBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,338 miles

both headlamps showing slightly por beam images

both rear chassis corroded

center exhaust clamp corroded (recommend replacement)and slight blow

diesel emissions trigger point not met

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust tailpipe corroded and slight blow

slight corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Fail 24 Jun 2012 85,315 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both headlamps showing slightly por beam images

both rear chassis corroded

center exhaust clamp corroded (recommend replacement)and slight blow

diesel emissions trigger point not met

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust tailpipe corroded and slight blow

slight corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Pass 2 Jul 2011 82,933 miles

Both front inner cv gaitors split.

Gear knob broken.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and very badly perishing on outer sidewall.(on limits)

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 1 Jul 2011 82,920 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front inner cv gaitors split.

Gear knob broken.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and very badly perishing on outer sidewall.(on limits)

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 78,013 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both inner driveshaft gaiters split

centre exhaust clamp heavy corrosion

stonechip offside headlight

Fail 21 Jun 2010 77,969 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advanced travel handbrake

both inner driveshaft gaiters split

centre exhaust clamp heavy corrosion

stonechip offside headlight

Pass 27 Jun 2009 72,886 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advance travel handbrake

chip in offside headlamp

nearside inner c/v boot split

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside inner c/v boot split

slight distortion on nearside brake

slight play in offside rackend

Pass 21 Jun 2008 67,451 miles

chip in offside headlamp

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advanced travel handbrake

nearside rear tyre perishing in tread

slight distortion nearside front brake

Pass 22 Jun 2007 61,153 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 61,143 miles

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

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

0ff side front inner c.v boot split

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

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

exhaust down pipe mount rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2006 54,136 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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T42 XBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T42 XBL, 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 T42 XBL registered?

T42 XBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 July 1999.

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