MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
f/and rear disc slight worn
hand brake travel high
n/s/r tyre side wall slight cracket but not sahowing cord
All brake discs slightly worn
Cracking to the nearside rear tyre
Nearside front inner cv boot split
Slight play in steering rack
Slight scratching to windscreen
Vehicle has slight corrosion
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
All brake discs slightly worn
Cracking to the nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front inner cv boot split
Slight play in steering rack
Slight scratching to windscreen
Vehicle has slight corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
nail in nearside rear tyre tread
offside front inner drive shaft boot split
offside front, and nearside front, brake discs showing signs of wear
slight play in nearside front steering push rod
slight play in offside front steering push rod
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front number plate damaged
offside brake rubber hose coming into contact via shock on lock to lock turn.......
offside rear brake effiency low
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front number plate damaged
offside brake rubber hose coming into contact via shock on lock to lock turn.......
offside rear brake effiency low
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
T981 CBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 T981 CBY, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of T981 CBY?
You can check the full history of T981 CBY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was T981 CBY registered?
T981 CBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 May 1999.
Is T981 CBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for T981 CBY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does T981 CBY have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T981 CBY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.