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T492 ANP

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

228,447 mi
Last recorded228,447 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT492 ANP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 228,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 228,426 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 225,153 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 225,153 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 222,333 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 222,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 203,890 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 203,890 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 191,736 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 169,640 miles

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

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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T492 ANP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel 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 T492 ANP, 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 T492 ANP registered?

T492 ANP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 July 1999.

Is T492 ANP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T492 ANP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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