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T605 VSG

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,723 mi
Last recorded128,723 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT605 VSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 128,723 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Plastic sill covers fitted to outer sill

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded form compensator to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Plastic sill covers fitted to outer sill

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2017 128,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exit front silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part on sus leg (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part on sus leg (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by main beam and poor light output (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wiper blade worn

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2016 127,647 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 127,647 miles

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

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 125,709 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Seats Not Present For Test

Pass 5 Mar 2014 124,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

brake pedal rubber worn

slight deterioration to steering wheel covering

Pass 24 May 2013 120,209 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

advise front number plate cracked but is sucure

advise offside rear lens cracked no white light showing

Fail 14 May 2013 120,190 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

advise front number plate cracked but is sucure

advise offside rear lens cracked no white light showing

Pass 21 Feb 2012 114,091 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

both offside tyres getting low

dampness around power steering reservoir

front number plate damaged

nearside outer sill damaged

offside wing mirror damaged

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 8 Feb 2012 113,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

both offside tyres getting low

dampness around power steering reservoir

front number plate damaged

nearside outer sill damaged

offside wing mirror damaged

rear coil springs corroding

rear row offside and centre seats not in position

Pass 10 Dec 2010 104,920 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

driver driver door mirror slightly cracked

Fail 7 Dec 2010 104,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

driver driver door mirror slightly cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2009 97,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

doormirror slightly cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2008 88,130 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 79,664 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 76,589 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 76,589 miles

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

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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T605 VSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T605 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 T605 VSG registered?

T605 VSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T605 VSG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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