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T576 ERX

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

72,930 mi
Last recorded72,930 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT576 ERX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 72,930 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 72,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Hole on the outer sills. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 72,863 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 May 2015 72,195 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,070 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 71,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,624 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 70,974 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 70,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 69,746 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 69,746 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake warning light on on dash

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,104 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 69,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 64,970 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 64,968 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 58,169 miles

damage to os outersill

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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T576 ERX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T576 ERX, 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 T576 ERX registered?

T576 ERX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T576 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T576 ERX shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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