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T814 RPG

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,814 mi
Last recorded71,814 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT814 RPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2012 71,814 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

corrosion forming to; o/s and n/s inner / outer sills at lower sections, o/s and n/s rear suspension mounting points, o/s/r panelling behind road wheel, o/s/r metal brake pipe,

exhaust heat shield insecure, exhaust centre silencer blowing slightly,

imbalance to front brakes at 20%, glow plug light on, n/s/r brake hose perrished, exhaust front pipe to centre pipe clamp corroded away and exhaust corroded at this point,

tyre tread depths; both front 5.0mm, both rear 7.0mm, 95/70/15c, slight perrishing to n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2011 67,754 miles

corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe, tow ball not fitted and wiring to socket damaged / incomplete, slight perrishing to n/s/r tyre, tyre tread depths; both front 6.0mm, n/s/r 6.0mm, o/s/r 7.0mm, 195/70/15c 8pr

o/s/f inner cv gaiter split, slight perrishing to n/s/f inner cv gaiter, Corrosion forming to;n/s outer sill panel, o/s and n/s inner sill extensions by rear suspension mounting point,

slight play at top of steering column, n/s/r brake hose badly perrished, slight blow to exhaust centre silencer, slight wear / corrosion to o/s/r brake disc,

Pass 8 Dec 2010 63,224 miles

exhaust centre silencer blowing slightly, perrishing to n/s/r brake hose, corrosion forming to rear chassis / under body and n/s outer sill panel.

slight fraying to o/s/f seat belt webbing, slight imbalance to rear brakes (improved with use), slight freeplay at steering wheel (poss lower steering column bush). slight play in o/s steering rack end joint

tyre tread depths; both front 6.0mm, both rear 8.0mm, 195/70/15 c

Fail 8 Dec 2010 63,224 miles

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

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

exhaust centre silencer blowing slightly, perrishing to n/s/r brake hose, corrosion forming to rear chassis / under body and n/s outer sill panel.

slight fraying to o/s/f seat belt webbing, slight imbalance to rear brakes (improved with use), slight freeplay at steering wheel (poss lower steering column bush). slight play in o/s steering rack end joint

tyre tread depths; both front 6.0mm, both rear 8.0mm, 195/70/15 c

Pass 15 Dec 2009 59,266 miles

glow plug light on, slight exhaust blow to centre silencer, corrosion forming to both rear and o/s/f metal brake pipes, slight play in o/s of steering rack

very slight perrishing to n/s/r tyre sidewall, all tyre tread depths approx.8.0mm, 195/70/15c

Fail 14 Dec 2009 59,262 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

glow plug light on, ets light on, rear wiper blade badly split, slight exhaust blow to centre silencer, corrosion forming to both rear and o/s/f metal brake pipes.

n/s/f flexi brake hose badly perrished, o/s and n/s rear brake discs in very poor condition (corroded and braking surface reduced), slight play in o/s steering rack end,

very slight perrishing to n/s/r tyre side wall, o/s/r tyre tread badly perrished, tyre tread depths; both front and n/s/r 8.0mm, o/s/r 6.0mm, 195/70/15c

Pass 5 Dec 2008 55,396 miles

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s inner cv gaiter split

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking n/s/r split inner siedwall

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight damage n/s/f inner wheel rim

slight judder rear brakes

slight play o/s inner steering rack joint

stone chips to windscreen out side swept area

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 3mm n/s/r 9mm o/s/r 6mm 195/70r15c

Fail 5 Dec 2008 55,396 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s inner cv gaiter split

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking n/s/r split inner siedwall

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight damage n/s/f inner wheel rim

slight judder rear brakes

slight play o/s inner steering rack joint

stone chips to windscreen out side swept area

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 3mm n/s/r 9mm o/s/r 6mm 195/70r15c

Fail 19 Dec 2007 51,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust centrte silencer blowing slightly, corrosion forming to both rear brake hose metal ferrules,. corrosion forming to rear chassis, footbrake and handbrake travel slightly long

perrishing to both front brake hoses, slight perrishing to o/s/r tyre tread, dents to n/s/f and n/s/r wheel rims, corrosion to front and rear brake discs on inner edges,

rear wiper blade split at ends, very slight play in front antiroll bar bushes and o/s of steering rack. tyre tread depths; both front and o/s/r 7.0mm, n/s/r 8.0mm, 195/70/15c

Pass 19 Dec 2007 51,928 miles

exhaust centrte silencer blowing slightly, corrosion forming to both rear brake hose metal ferrules,. corrosion forming to rear chassis, footbrake and handbrake travel slightly long

perrishing to both front brake hoses, slight perrishing to o/s/r tyre tread, dents to n/s/f and n/s/r wheel rims, corrosion to front and rear brake discs on inner edges,

rear wiper blade split at ends, very slight play in front antiroll bar bushes and o/s of steering rack. tyre tread depths; both front and o/s/r 7.0mm, n/s/r 8.0mm, 195/70/15c

Fail 19 Dec 2006 48,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

condensation in n/s headlight and beam image weak, possible diesel leakage from fuel filler vent pipe(slightly oily around outside of pipe, both front wiper blades split at ends,

n/s/f inner cv gaitor badly split and joint appears dry, slight corrosion to both rear brake discs, dents to both n/s wheels on inner edges, tyre tread depths; both front 9.0mm, n/s/r 10.00mm, o/s/r 8.0mm, spare 9.0mm, 195/70/15c

Pass 19 Dec 2006 48,764 miles

condensation in n/s headlight and beam image weak, possible diesel leakage from fuel filler vent pipe(slightly oily around outside of pipe, both front wiper blades split at ends,

n/s/f inner cv gaitor badly split and joint appears dry, slight corrosion to both rear brake discs, dents to both n/s wheels on inner edges, tyre tread depths; both front 9.0mm, n/s/r 10.00mm, o/s/r 8.0mm, spare 9.0mm, 195/70/15c

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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T814 RPG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T814 RPG, 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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T814 RPG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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