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T64 JBU

1999 Mercedes-benz Vario

Grey Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,706 mi
Last recorded146,706 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vario154,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT64 JBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 146,706 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2024 144,088 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 143,866 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 143,813 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 139,845 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 138,439 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 138,439 miles

Front Air/vacuum reservoir heavily corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 136,390 miles

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose Under run bar bracket corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 124,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 124,211 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 123,609 miles

Air tank corroded

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 123,608 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Air tank corroded

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 119,688 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 119,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 119,188 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 118,152 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 118,132 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear bumper slight damage no sharp edges

offside front hose slightly twisted

Pass 29 Mar 2012 115,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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T64 JBU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vario in Grey with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 154,861 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 Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T64 JBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T64 JBU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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