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V161 DMR

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,480 mi
Last recorded118,480 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 DMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 118,480 miles

Nearside Front inner cv gaitor

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

both inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 118,743 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front inner cv gaitor

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 110,042 miles

both inner cv gaitors torn

n/s outer cv gaitor perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 101,677 miles

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

both front inner cv gaitors torn

Pass 26 Feb 2014 96,508 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

both inner cv gaitors split

Fail 18 Feb 2014 96,508 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

both inner cv gaitors split

Pass 17 Jan 2013 88,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 88,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 78,888 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 78,888 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WON CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT AND BALD ON THE INNER EDGES

Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,776 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f brake disc worn and pitted

Fail 4 Feb 2011 71,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

n/s/f brake disc worn and pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2010 65,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,471 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

no seats in rear

slight uneven wear on both rear tyres

Fail 13 Feb 2009 57,375 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

no seats in rear

rear wipers both split

slight uneven wear on both rear tyres

Pass 13 Feb 2008 48,871 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 48,868 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 43,146 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 43,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,860 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 34,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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V161 DMR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 V161 DMR, 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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V161 DMR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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