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T59 HWL

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

163,487 mi
Last recorded163,487 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT59 HWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 163,487 miles

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

various metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

where brake pipe repairs have been carried out there is risidual brake fluid on components in these area,system pressure tested but no fluid leaks at the time of the test!!

Fail 6 Dec 2011 163,448 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front anti rollbar droplink gaiter split offside

main line brake pipes rusty

nearside front inner cv boot badley perished

offside hand brake cable corroded

wear in offside and nearside inner rack joints

Pass 3 Dec 2010 158,720 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 158,599 miles

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

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

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

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

wear in inner rack joints

Pass 26 Nov 2009 153,901 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 153,901 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear sill riser is corroded,not considered excessive

o/s and n/s hand brake cables are corroded

steering rack is worn ,advise prompt attention

Pass 26 Nov 2008 148,860 miles

2x inner rack joints showing wear

2x rear shocker covers badly corroded

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 143,959 miles

offside and nearside inner rack joints worn further investigation advised

Fail 23 Nov 2007 143,873 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

emissions to be tested on retest

engine mount worn

offside and near side inner rack joints worn prompt investigation advised

Pass 27 Nov 2006 136,837 miles

water pump is noisey and leaking coolant

Fail 22 Nov 2006 136,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear shocker tops are corroded

water pump is leaking coolant

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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T59 HWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T59 HWL, 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 T59 HWL registered?

T59 HWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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