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T848 VSG

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,003 mi
Last recorded135,003 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT848 VSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 135,003 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs pitted

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

rear discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Fail 6 Jul 2016 121,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe leaking above tank (7.2.3)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 119,352 miles

Most metal brake pipes heavily greased

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Prescibed areas corroding but not to excess at test, offside rear inner sills, both rear outer sills,

Rear brake discs quite worn

both rear brake hoses casings cracking /slightly perished

Fail 15 Dec 2014 119,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Prescibed areas corroding but not to excess at test, offside rear inner sills, both rear outer sills,

Rear brake discs quite worn

both rear brake hoses casings cracking /slightly perished

offside front and most rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2013 117,928 miles

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

Corrosion starting to rear inner sills

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 114,875 miles

Both rear light lense covers slight cracks, no white light showing

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

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

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 112,281 miles

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

Corrosion starting inner rear sills

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside inner CV gaiter split

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 112,281 miles

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

Corrosion starting inner rear sills

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside inner CV gaiter split

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010

Corrosion starting to both rear inner sills

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2009 102,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s driveshaft inner gaitor insercure

Fail 11 Dec 2009 102,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s driveshaft inner gaitor insercure

Pass 5 Dec 2008 97,743 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 93,663 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 128,663 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 128,663 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 83,262 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 82,916 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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T848 VSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T848 VSG, 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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T848 VSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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