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T731 SAA

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,296 mi
Last recorded173,296 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT731 SAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 173,296 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 173,051 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 163,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake has a l,ot of travel

Pass 3 Dec 2010 171,422 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 160,279 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 153,191 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 153,191 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2007 145,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 141,143 miles

n/s/r trye close legal limit

slight movement o/s lower balljoint

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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T731 SAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T731 SAA, 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 T731 SAA registered?

T731 SAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T731 SAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T731 SAA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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