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FXZ 2305

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,047 mi
Last recorded179,047 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXZ 2305
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 179,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 170,192 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2017 170,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Lower Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 160,568 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 146,408 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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FXZ 2305 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 112,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FXZ 2305, 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 25 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 FXZ 2305 registered?

FXZ 2305 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is FXZ 2305 safe to buy?

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