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T61 SDO

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,319 mi
Last recorded163,319 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT61 SDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 163,319 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 156,151 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all underneath corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 141,744 miles

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

o/s inner drive shaft boot is split

Fail 3 Nov 2011 141,659 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

o/s inner drive shaft boot is split

Pass 1 Nov 2010 133,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 133,653 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 128,177 miles

body slightly correded but not considered excessive

Fail 28 Oct 2009 128,170 miles

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

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

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

body slightly correded but not considered excessive

Pass 29 Oct 2008 122,310 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 122,214 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 116,364 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 116,295 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 109,440 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 109,434 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 104,664 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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T61 SDO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T61 SDO, 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 T61 SDO registered?

T61 SDO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 August 1999.

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