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T455 JCA

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,788 mi
Last recorded189,788 miles
Recorded on12 May 2007
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT455 JCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2007 189,788 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 189,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 187,391 miles

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

slight play in off side steering rack near side inner drive shaft boot small split and off side rear tyre cut on side wall

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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T455 JCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T455 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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How do I check the history of T455 JCA?

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What year was T455 JCA registered?

T455 JCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T455 JCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T455 JCA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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