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T457 TPU

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,324 mi
Last recorded107,324 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT457 TPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 107,324 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

general underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2011 107,305 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake hoses cracking

handbrake lever bushes worn

holes in rear floor

offside rear lens repaired with tape

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 104,992 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine noise

front brake discs worn/corroded

oil leak/level low

play in steering rack

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2008 102,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 102,358 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 101,063 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 101,063 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 99,445 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 99,445 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 95,696 miles

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

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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T457 TPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T457 TPU, 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 T457 TPU registered?

T457 TPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is T457 TPU safe to buy?

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