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T733 JMB

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,028 mi
Last recorded96,028 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT733 JMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 96,028 miles

general under body corrosion....o/s inner to outer sill area corroded and holed...side doors and sills corroded...bonnet landing panel corroded....exhaust heat shield damaged...o/s rear tyre close to legal limit 2mm.

slight corrosion and hole n/s front inner wing...slight damage to o/s rear light unit...long handbrake travel....rear brake discs in poor condition....front and rear coil springs corroded....rear shocker dust covers missing... general under body corr

Fail 8 May 2014 96,028 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

general under body corrosion....o/s inner to outer sill area corroded and holed...side doors and sills corroded...bonnet landing panel corroded....exhaust heat shield damaged...o/s rear tyre close to legal limit 2mm.

slight corrosion and hole n/s front inner wing...slight damage to o/s rear light unit...long handbrake travel....rear brake discs in poor condition....front and rear coil springs corroded....rear shocker dust covers missing... general under body corr

Pass 12 Apr 2013 93,826 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition n/s rear shocker dust cover corroded both rear tyres close to legal limit slight play o/s steering rack axial joint

Fail 9 Apr 2013 93,824 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake discs in poor condition n/s rear shocker dust cover corroded both rear tyres close to legal limit slight play o/s steering rack axial joint

Pass 20 Mar 2012 91,290 miles

brake pipes cleaned and greased rear brake discs in poor condition n/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Feb 2012 91,133 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

exhaust heat shield adrift slight corrosion n/s front metal brake pipe rear and n/s/front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2011 88,158 miles

long foot and handbrake travel. n/s front brake discs in very poor condition rear brake discs in poor condition n/s inner drive shaft boot split. n/s rear shocker dirt guard corroded away general under body corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2011 88,154 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

long foot and handbrake travel. n/s front brake discs in very poor condition rear brake discs in poor condition n/s inner drive shaft boot split. n/s rear shocker dirt guard corroded away general under body corrosion

Fail 28 May 2009 85,172 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition. n/s inner cv boot split. n/s front tyre worn inside and outside tread area

Pass 28 May 2009 85,172 miles

front brake discs in poor condition. n/s inner cv boot split. n/s front tyre worn inside and outside tread area

Pass 27 May 2008 82,229 miles

Handbrake travel.

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge.

Small crack in offside rear light lens.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 81,938 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Handbrake travel.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge.

Small crack in offside rear light lens.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 79,786 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 70,647 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front number plate cracked.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight wear in steering rack.

offside wiper smears slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2006 70,647 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front number plate cracked.

Slight wear in steering rack.

offside wiper smears slightly

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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T733 JMB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T733 JMB, 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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T733 JMB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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