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T478 UAB

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT478 UAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

excessive corrosion around offside front jacking point area, though not within 30cm of prescribed area.

Fail 31 May 2017

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both nearside and offside (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded supporting panel behind wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

excessive corrosion around offside front jacking point area, though not within 30cm of prescribed area.

Pass 28 Sep 2015

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2014

o/s steering rack end o/s rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2013

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 103,144 miles

o/s front outer cv gaitor is deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2010 93,587 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 93,587 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 86,182 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 74,137 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 67,872 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 60,136 miles

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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T478 UAB 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 84.6%.

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 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 T478 UAB, 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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T478 UAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 April 1999.

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