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T738 OAH

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,760 mi
Last recorded196,760 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT738 OAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 196,760 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 191,687 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded but not structual

front and centre exhaust small holes

Fail 30 Sep 2015 191,646 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD INJECTOR SEALS (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded UNDER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING PANEL (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 191,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both outer sills rusty

n/s/f brake pipe has surface rust

n/s/f inner wing support corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 183,321 miles

Front brake disc's corroded

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 173,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre 2.5mm

play in ns steering arm

rear inner pads getting low

slight seepage from steering rack

Pass 29 Feb 2012 158,576 miles

DRIVERS MIRROR GLASS FAULTY

Fail 28 Feb 2012 158,576 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

DRIVERS MIRROR GLASS FAULTY

Pass 21 Feb 2011 153,624 miles

Horn very intermittant

all brake disc`s badly corroded and pitted

front to rear metal brake pipes becoming corroded

inner drive shaft gaiter perished

slight play n/s front amti-roll bar drop link

Pass 26 Feb 2010 148,919 miles

SPEEDO LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 27 Feb 2009 143,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/ mirror cracked

Pass 2 May 2008 142,345 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

slight crack in bottom of glass but not effecting rear vision

Pass 27 Apr 2007 122,510 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 104,954 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 104,954 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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T738 OAH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 T738 OAH, 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 T738 OAH registered?

T738 OAH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 May 1999.

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