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T476 MMB

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,645 mi
Last recorded153,645 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT476 MMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 153,645 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 153,629 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 145,653 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 132,893 miles

Auxillary belt cracking

Both inner cv boots split

Front number plate cracked

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded too borderline

Nearside rear light damaged

Offside front brake pipe corroded to borderline

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 132,893 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Auxillary belt cracking

Front number plate cracked

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded too borderline

Nearside rear light damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake pipe corroded to borderline

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 121,969 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Handbrake efficiency just passed 16%

Nearside driveshaft inner boot split

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside wing mirror cracked

Rear shock absorber covers loose/ coroded

Slam panel corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2007 121,969 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Handbrake efficiency just passed 16%

Nearside driveshaft inner boot split

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside driveshaft inner/middle boot split

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside wing mirror cracked

Rear brake pads worn

Rear shock absorber covers loose/ coroded

Slam panel corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2006 104,566 miles

Borderline imbalance on front brakes

Both front brake hose's deteriorating

Fluctuation on nearside front brake

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside wing mirror damaged

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

Offside inner cvboot split

Fail 22 Sep 2006 104,398 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Borderline imbalance on front brakes

Front number plate deteriorated

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

Nearside wing mirror damaged

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

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

Offside inner cv boot split

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Reverse lights ioperative

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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T476 MMB 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 T476 MMB, 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 T476 MMB registered?

T476 MMB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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