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exhaust very rusty/blowing at front=osf tyre vis worn to 1.6mm=rear brake pads wearing low=rear brake discs rusty=os handbrake reading low
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust very rusty/blowing at front=osf tyre vis worn to 1.6mm=rear brake pads wearing low=rear brake discs rusty=os handbrake reading low
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front wipers deteriorated but still cleaning the screen
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
inner c v boots split both sides
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nearside inner c v boot split
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
both sides front brake hoses cracked
near side inner c v gaitor split
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T471 WAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 T471 WAE, 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 T471 WAE registered?
T471 WAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 May 1999.
Is T471 WAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for T471 WAE shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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