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UUJ 633

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,206 mi
Last recorded180,206 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUJ 633
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 180,206 miles

both front and rear coil springs corroded

both rear handbrake cables outer casing corroded

front and rear inner discs slightly scored and wearing thin

front and rear pads low

nsf anti roll bar link has slight play

osf tyre inner edge wearing bold

steering rack has slight play

Fail 25 Aug 2009 180,205 miles

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

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

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

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

both front and rear coil springs corroded

both rear handbrake cables outer casing corroded

front and rear inner discs slightly scored and wearing thin

front and rear pads low

nsf anti roll bar link has slight play

osf tyre inner edge wearing bold

steering rack has slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2008 176,018 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on limit

slight play both rack ends

slight play steering colomn

Fail 21 Jun 2008 176,018 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre on limit

slight play both rack ends

slight play steering colomn

Pass 24 Jan 2007 135,069 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 135,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 115,929 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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UUJ 633 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UUJ 633, 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 UUJ 633 registered?

UUJ 633 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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