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T980 GSE

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

93,998 mi
Last recorded93,998 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT980 GSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 May 2011 93,998 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear brake discs corroded

Nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 15 Feb 2010 93,916 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 93,914 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 90,089 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 90,084 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 90,064 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2007 81,681 miles

nearside front inner c.v. boot burst

Fail 7 May 2007 81,681 miles

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

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

nearside front inner c.v. boot burst

Pass 24 Feb 2006 71,719 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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T980 GSE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 T980 GSE, 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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T980 GSE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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