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T779 SMA

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,189 mi
Last recorded50,189 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT779 SMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 50,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2019 50,176 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,143 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,383 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 49,383 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 49,101 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 48,503 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 48,412 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,926 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 47,926 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,652 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,467 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,851 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,948 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 42,090 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 40,296 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,529 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 36,471 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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T779 SMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 T779 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 T779 SMA registered?

T779 SMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 June 1999.

Is T779 SMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T779 SMA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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