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T732 EFJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,023 mi
Last recorded113,023 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT732 EFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 113,023 miles

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

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

both rear lamp units damaged

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to both rear lower suspension arms

corrosion to nearside door shut and outer sill

corrosion to rear chassis and crossmembers

corrosion to slam panel

nearside front road wheel rusty

offside sliding door permanently secured closed

wipers smear windscreen

Fail 28 Dec 2012 113,014 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear lamp units damaged

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to both rear lower suspension arms

corrosion to nearside door shut and outer sill

corrosion to rear chassis and crossmembers

corrosion to slam panel

nearside front road wheel rusty

offside sliding door permanently secured closed

wipers smear windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2010 108,846 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 98,695 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 98,695 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 92,267 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 92,258 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wipers missing , chip in windscreen , sidedoors do not open , brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn , play in steering system , both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2007 92,146 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 92,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 6 May 2006 90,587 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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T732 EFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T732 EFJ, 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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T732 EFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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