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T594 VSG

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2010
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

144,789 mi
Last recorded144,789 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT594 VSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 144,789 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 144,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 144,147 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

bonnet safety catch not working correctly

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front number plate cracked

o/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r light lens cracked, but not showing any white light.

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 25 Jul 2008 134,068 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front antiroll bar bushes deteriorated

general corrosion to vehicle

Fail 25 Jul 2008 134,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front antiroll bar bushes deteriorated

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2007 122,529 miles

as per vt32 754511417238

Fail 2 Aug 2007 122,529 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

as per vt32 754511417238

Fail 30 Jul 2007 122,528 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

corrosion over all chassis key areas

front number plate poor condition

general bodywork corrosion

headlamp beam converter fitted to offside headlamp as left hand drive lamp fitted

nearside drive-shaft worn, locks slightly when spun on lock

offside handbrake cable insecure

offside headlamp very poor output

oil very dirty

play in end of offside steering rack end, further investigation required

postion lamp switch faulty but side light switch works with ignition off

power steering pipes corroded

rear ends of both front to rear metal brake pipes to compensator corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2006 142,148 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 112,143 miles

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

Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 98,125 miles

Inner Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 27 Jul 2005 98,039 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

VIN/wieght plate not found,number stamped in body OK.

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside headlamp image "flat",no kick up to left.

oil leak

underside of vehicle quite badly 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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T594 VSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 T594 VSG, 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 T594 VSG registered?

T594 VSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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