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T48 AEE

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

262,665 mi
Last recorded262,665 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT48 AEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 262,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 255,484 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 255,462 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 246,574 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 238,018 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 238,000 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 227,327 miles
Fail 9 May 2005 227,312 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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T48 AEE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T48 AEE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T48 AEE registered?

T48 AEE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T48 AEE safe to buy?

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