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V155 JEL

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

258,081 mi
Last recorded258,081 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV155 JEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 258,081 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 15 Nov 2010 257,518 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 21 Nov 2009 235,012 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 235,012 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 207,285 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 185,437 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 163,877 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 141,419 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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V155 JEL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 111,462 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 V155 JEL, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V155 JEL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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