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T852 EKX

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,944 mi
Last recorded140,944 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT852 EKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 140,944 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bot inner and outer sills dented and showing signs of corrosion

both front headlights have condensation inside them

coolant leak from around pipe off of resivouir

engine mountings showing signs of deterioration

ets light on dash on

exhaust heat shield loose and exhaust clamp securing front to centre pipes corroded

powerr steering pump and pipes damp with oil

slight noise from engine and alternator belt tensioner ram bushes worn

slight noise from steering colum/steering wheel area

Fail 1 Mar 2012 140,942 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bot inner and outer sills dented and showing signs of corrosion

both front headlights have condensation inside them

coolant leak from around pipe off of resivouir

engine mountings showing signs of deterioration

ets light on dash on

exhaust heat shield loose and exhaust clamp securing front to centre pipes corroded

nearside rear brake disc inner surface heavyly corroded and flaking off. offside rear brake disc corroding

powerr steering pump and pipes damp with oil

slight noise from engine and alternator belt tensioner ram bushes worn

slight noise from steering colum/steering wheel area

Pass 15 Mar 2011 136,807 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sills dented and damaged

condensation in both headlights

exhaust heat shields on under body loose and damaged

nearside rear brake dragging slightly. surface rust on brake discs surfaces

offside front inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 15 Mar 2011 136,807 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sills dented and damaged

condensation in both headlights

exhaust heat shields on under body loose and damaged

nearside rear brake dragging slightly. surface rust on brake discs surfaces

offside front inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 9 Mar 2010 132,817 miles

ETS light on.

Oil leak

o/s/f INNER cv boot burst.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 132,817 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ETS light on.

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f brake sticking slightly.

o/s/f INNER cv boot burst.

rear brake discs show slight warp.

wipers not parking properly - manual parking only.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 128,400 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2009 128,400 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

advise slight play at nearside front drop link

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2008 121,319 miles

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

Water Pump Bearing very noisy starting to leak

Pass 30 Mar 2007 113,100 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 113,064 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both outer sills damaged, but not excessive

gearbox oil leak

rear brake discs and pads barely met condition requirements

Pass 27 Mar 2006 91,930 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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T852 EKX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T852 EKX, 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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T852 EKX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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