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T49 PDA

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,834 mi
Last recorded132,834 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT49 PDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 132,834 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 131,837 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 120,615 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 12,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 113,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 113,476 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 99,642 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2005 95,005 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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T49 PDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T49 PDA, 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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T49 PDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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