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T923 RNU

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

129,675 mi
Last recorded129,675 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT923 RNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 129,675 miles

bodywork showing signs of deterioration

brake pedal anti slip showing wear

drivers seat torn

red surface rust underside generally

Fail 16 Sep 2016 129,675 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt belt twisted (5.2.2a)

bodywork showing signs of deterioration

brake pedal anti slip showing wear

drivers seat torn

red surface rust underside generally

Pass 21 Feb 2014 126,247 miles

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

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nsf tyre inner & outter shoulder slightly worn

nsr & osr service brakes efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair : rbt service brake efficiency: (52%)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 126,244 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre inner & outter shoulder slightly worn

Pass 14 Feb 2013 124,137 miles

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

ns & os sills slight corrosion

osr tyre outter wall slight tear

Fail 14 Feb 2013 124,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

ns & os sills slight corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2012 122,010 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2011 119,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front discs wearing thin

Fail 16 Feb 2011 119,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 25 Jan 2010 117,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 117,119 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 114,358 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 114,355 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 109,316 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 109,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet slam panel corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2006 104,160 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 104,160 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T923 RNU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 T923 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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T923 RNU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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