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T744 JMY

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

156,595 mi
Last recorded156,595 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT744 JMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 156,595 miles

Advise; both steering rack inner tie rod worn / steering rack is worn / both inner body sill corroded.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 May 2017 149,338 miles

NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

OIL LEAK

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Fail 21 Apr 2017 149,337 miles

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

NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

OIL LEAK

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Pass 14 Apr 2016 146,886 miles

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

NO REAR SEAT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

OIL LEAK

PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

Fail 12 Apr 2016 146,847 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

NO REAR SEAT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

OIL LEAK

PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

Pass 14 Apr 2015 144,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside components slight corossion

Fail 8 Apr 2015 144,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside components slight corossion

Pass 14 Aug 2013 144,356 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 144,344 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 143,999 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake pipes covered unable to do full corrosion check properly,,

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 143,999 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 8 Jun 2010

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

mile conuter not working

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f inner c.v boot split

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f steering track rods

Fail 21 Jul 2009 95,185 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 95,185 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 81,095 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 81,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 85,427 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 85,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 65,463 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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T744 JMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 T744 JMY, 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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T744 JMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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