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T440 ATR

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

186,552 mi
Last recorded186,552 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT440 ATR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 186,552 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 173,276 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn and slightly warped

jacking damage to nearside rear sill

Fail 25 Aug 2010 173,276 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine very noisy

Pass 31 Jul 2009 169,646 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 167,347 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side front inner cv boot split

Fail 11 Jun 2007 157,049 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2007 157,049 miles

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

Oil leak

rear chassis corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2006 142,110 miles

the advisory items from original test number 603008556151 still apply

Fail 7 Jun 2006 142,110 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

both wiper blades are starting to deteriorate

child safety seat fitted to nearside rear-unable to check seatbelt fully

handbrake efficiency is 16%(min allowed is16%)

offside front brake is binding slightly

offside inner driveshaft boot is split open

offside rear brake pad warning wires are broken

slam panel is corroding

slight play in offside of steering rack

the light for the mileage display is not working

Fail 19 May 2006 141,197 miles

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

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

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

CHECKED THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND ADDED 2 LITRES OF 15W/40 ENGINE OIL IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT A SMOKE EMMISION TEST.

THE OFFSIDE FRONT INNER DRIVESHAFT BOOT IS DETERIORATED TO EXCESS [BROKEN].

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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T440 ATR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T440 ATR, 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 T440 ATR registered?

T440 ATR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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