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T608 VSG

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,178 mi
Last recorded139,178 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT608 VSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 139,178 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/f inner drive boot split

o/s/r & n/s/r lower chassis corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2010 139,169 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/f inner drive boot split

o/s/r & n/s/r lower chassis corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2009 128,210 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front number plate not working

no spare wheel fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2009 128,209 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front number plate not working

no spare wheel fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2008 118,909 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 96,635 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 96,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 80,320 miles

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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T608 VSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T608 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 T608 VSG registered?

T608 VSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 May 1999.

Is T608 VSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T608 VSG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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