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T578 DUB

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,483 mi
Last recorded104,483 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT578 DUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 104,483 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under body covered in underseal

Pass 12 Aug 2020 104,188 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 104,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 104,015 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 102,571 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 102,571 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 101,388 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 101,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 98,380 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 98,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 95,168 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 95,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2014 91,374 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 91,374 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,913 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 85,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 82,138 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 82,138 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 76,719 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake close to limit

Pass 10 Aug 2011 76,719 miles

handbrake close to limit

Pass 6 Aug 2010 70,255 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 70,255 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 63,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 63,589 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 56,839 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 56,839 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 54,765 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear discs slightly corroded

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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T578 DUB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T578 DUB, 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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T578 DUB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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