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T919 RNU

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

440,050 mi
Last recorded440,050 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT919 RNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 440,050 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 440,050 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 438,081 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 438,081 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 435,475 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 435,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 430,055 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 430,055 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 424,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front inner gaitor split

Pass 22 Jan 2010 424,693 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front inner gaitor split

Pass 11 Feb 2009 421,508 miles

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

nearside front steering rsck ends slight play

offside front steering rack ends slight play

Fail 11 Feb 2009 421,508 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front steering rsck ends slight play

offside front steering rack ends slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2008 412,882 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 390,104 miles

Coolant leak

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside drivesharft bolts just failing housing

steering uj bolts slight damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2007 390,037 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front steering uj slight damage to bolts

offside drive shaft bolts just failing mount housing /poss small crack

Pass 23 Feb 2006 366,227 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 366,225 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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T919 RNU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 T919 RNU, 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 T919 RNU registered?

T919 RNU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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