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T718 ARB

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,220 mi
Last recorded119,220 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT718 ARB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 119,220 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2017 111,575 miles

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2016 102,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 94,988 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 94,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 86,664 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 85,282 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 84,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear brake discs corroded

signs of corrosion on sills

signs of corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Dec 2012 84,043 miles

signs of corrosion on sills

rear brake discs corroded

signs of corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Dec 2011 83,729 miles

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split

rear brake discs corroded

signs of corrosion on sills

signs of corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Dec 2010 81,851 miles

both sills corroded

nearside front wheel slight bind

rear brake discs worn

rear chassis corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2010 81,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both sills corroded

nearside front wheel slight bind

rear brake discs worn

rear chassis corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2010 74,556 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2009 67,643 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 67,643 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split

n/s/f outer cv gaiter twisted and deteriorating slightly

Fail 5 Feb 2008 60,160 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split

n/s/f outer cv gaiter twisted and deteriorating slightly

Fail 6 Feb 2007 52,723 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 52,723 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 46,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs worn and corroded

slight play nearside lower wishbone joint

Fail 28 Jan 2006 46,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear discs worn and corroded

Exhaust brace broken

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

Slight play nearside lower wishbone joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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T718 ARB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T718 ARB, 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 T718 ARB registered?

T718 ARB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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