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T698 SBL

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,892 mi
Last recorded84,892 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT698 SBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 84,892 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,458 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 80,956 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 77,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2013 74,510 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 74,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,842 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,739 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 63,585 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,364 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 56,751 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 52,042 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HOSE

Pass 20 Apr 2006 48,274 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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T698 SBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T698 SBL, 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 T698 SBL registered?

T698 SBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T698 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T698 SBL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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