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T512 JAJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,548 mi
Last recorded137,548 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT512 JAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 137,548 miles

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

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

both steering rack inner tie rods have slight play.

o/s/r bumper end cap damaged

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 30 Dec 2010 137,526 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

o/s/r bumper end cap damaged

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Dec 2009 127,884 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Dec 2009 127,884 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 122,515 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 122,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 116,336 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 110,998 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 91,245 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 90,605 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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T512 JAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc 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 T512 JAJ, 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 T512 JAJ registered?

T512 JAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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