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TEZ 5074

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,766 mi
Last recorded92,766 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEZ 5074
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 92,766 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 92,766 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 92,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 87,840 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 84,497 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 79,878 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2009 79,878 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2007 78,156 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 76,620 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 75,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 57,897 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 57,858 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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TEZ 5074 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 128,604 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 TEZ 5074, 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 29 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 TEZ 5074 registered?

TEZ 5074 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is TEZ 5074 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEZ 5074 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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