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T741 EKV

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,138 mi
Last recorded113,138 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT741 EKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 113,138 miles

EDC lamp indicates a fault

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

repairs cannot be examined due to heavy under seal

Fail 29 Oct 2012 113,135 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

EDC lamp indicates a fault

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 113,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 112,954 miles

o/s mirror damage repaired

Fail 14 Nov 2009 112,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s mirror damage repaired

Pass 5 Sep 2007 103,510 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 102,406 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 93,348 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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T741 EKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T741 EKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T741 EKV registered?

T741 EKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 August 1999.

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The MOT history for T741 EKV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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