MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
260,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear discs starting to corrode
Long handbrake travel
N/S/F Disc starting to corrode
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Both rear discs starting to corrode
Long handbrake travel
N/S/F Disc starting to corrode
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Ehaust manifold slight play
Slight play in rack ends
Small crack in O/S/R Lamp
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Ehaust manifold slight play
Slight play in rack ends
Small crack in O/S/R Lamp
Front number plate cracked
Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Both front A R B links have slight play
Front number plate cracked
N/S Inner C V Boot slit
N/S/R BRAKE WEAR WORNING WIRE BROKEN
front number plate has damage
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate has damage
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S601 XPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S601 XPU, 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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How do I check the history of S601 XPU?
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What year was S601 XPU registered?
S601 XPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 February 1999.
Is S601 XPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S601 XPU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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