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T83 BLR

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,542 mi
Last recorded128,542 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT83 BLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 128,542 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 125,895 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 120,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 120,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 114,164 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 110,770 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 107,436 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 105,128 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 102,007 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Apr 2014 97,348 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 94,744 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 88,541 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 88,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 84,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 76,733 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 70,239 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 64,035 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 64,035 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 57,998 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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T83 BLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T83 BLR, 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 T83 BLR registered?

T83 BLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T83 BLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T83 BLR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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