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T448 JCA

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,857 mi
Last recorded127,857 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT448 JCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 127,857 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 14 Nov 2011 127,856 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 125,299 miles

advise all flexi brake hoses perished

advise all tyres low on tread and worn on inner edges

advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

advise slight bind n/s/r brake

advise slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod

Fail 8 Nov 2010 125,297 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

advise all flexi brake hoses perished

advise all tyres low on tread and worn on inner edges

advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

advise slight bind n/s/r brake

advise slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 25 Nov 2009 123,433 miles

advise all tyres low on tread

advise fan belt loose

advise o/s lower swivel rubber split

advise o/s/r light lense cracked

advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

advise slight binde from n/s/r brake

advise slight play in both steering rack tie rods

Fail 1 Dec 2008 121,017 miles

Inner Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 121,017 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 118,043 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 118,017 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside inner cv boot split.

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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T448 JCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 T448 JCA, 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 T448 JCA registered?

T448 JCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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