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T709 STL

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,230 mi
Last recorded179,230 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT709 STL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 179,230 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r indicaor/fog lense is cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2013

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

n/s/r indicaor/fog lense is cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2012 172,888 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 99,766 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 167,227 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 157,156 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 142,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 128,761 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T709 STL 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 87.5%.

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 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 T709 STL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T709 STL?

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What year was T709 STL registered?

T709 STL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 April 1999.

Is T709 STL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T709 STL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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