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T773 SMA

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

44,896 mi
Last recorded44,896 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT773 SMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 44,896 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear outer sills damaged

rear tailpipe damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2019 42,845 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 40,720 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 40,718 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 39,139 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 39,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 37,634 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 35,320 miles

Both Rear Tyres scrubbed on sidewall

NSF & OSF seats modified

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 May 2015 35,319 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Both Rear Tyres scrubbed on sidewall

NSF & OSF seats modified

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 33,592 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 13 May 2014 33,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 May 2013 32,347 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 32,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 32,291 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 32,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

both rear brake disc,s corroded and pitted

Pass 19 May 2011 32,041 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 31,782 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 31,432 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 31,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 30,913 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2007 30,451 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 30,451 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 May 2006 29,804 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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T773 SMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 T773 SMA, 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 T773 SMA registered?

T773 SMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T773 SMA shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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