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V185 FRC

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Petrol 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV185 FRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009

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)

Fail 23 Nov 2009

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 118,869 miles

both inner drive shaft gaiters ripped

corrosion to brake pipes perviously greased

corrosion/blistering to both inner and outer sills

general corrosion underside

small oil leak

some corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Jan 2006 95,472 miles

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

nearside front drive shaft inner boot ripped

nearside outer handbrake cable worn

nearside slide door lock fault

offside front drive shaft inner boot ripped

offside headlamp cracked

slight play to both steering rods

surface corrosion to brake pipes

windscreen chipped zones A and B also large crack outside zones

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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V185 FRC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 V185 FRC, 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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What year was V185 FRC registered?

V185 FRC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V185 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V185 FRC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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