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T616 TBB

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,497 mi
Last recorded104,497 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT616 TBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 104,497 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 104,497 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 104,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner and outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wear to tyre outer edge

condition of body work

condition of front and rear number plates

condition of nearside front brake hose ferrule

condition of rear brake discs

corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside number plate light

play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2022 104,213 miles

corrosion to bodywork

corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight play in steering rack

wear both front tyres outer edges

Pass 22 Jun 2021 103,867 miles

corrosion to bodywork

corrosion to underside

wear in steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2019 102,367 miles

condition of exhaust front pipe

condition of nearside front anti roll bar link arm dust cover

offside hand brake performance

Fail 10 Jun 2019 102,366 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

condition of exhaust front pipe

condition of nearside front anti roll bar link arm dust cover

offside hand brake performance

Pass 14 Jun 2018 99,555 miles

general corrosin throughout vhecile

Pass 23 Mar 2017 96,860 miles

both front wheels/ brakes hard to spin by hand but ok in brake roller

both rear sills corroding near side split on lower edge +holed on back edge . not affecting brake or steering /suspension

off side front steel brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 2 Apr 2016 95,157 miles

chip in screen

condition of bodywork

condition of exhaust system

corrosion to underside

wear to brake pads

Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

remainder of brake pipes covered in grease, unable to fully inspect

Fail 14 Jun 2014 93,497 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

remainder of brake pipes covered in grease, unable to fully inspect

Pass 11 Jul 2013 91,765 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 91,755 miles

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

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

condition of rear brake discs

corrosion to both front brake pipes

wear in steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2012 90,870 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 86,903 miles

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

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)

chip to screen zone 'b'

Pass 23 Jul 2009 85,380 miles

wear to all tyres

Pass 16 Jul 2008 82,970 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 76,899 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 70,065 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 61,499 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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T616 TBB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T616 TBB, 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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T616 TBB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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