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V354 ENJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,213 mi
Last recorded142,213 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV354 ENJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 142,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded front and rears (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre deteriated

sill edges and box sections corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 142,175 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded front and rears (2.4.C.1b)

sill edges and box sections corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 137,486 miles

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

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

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

heat sheeld loose

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2014 137,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

heat sheeld loose

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 132,155 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to underbody + outer sills

Pass 25 Sep 2012 126,322 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 126,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 120,090 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 120,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 113,406 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 113,405 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 106,517 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 99,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 99,094 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 93,900 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006

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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V354 ENJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V354 ENJ, 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 V354 ENJ registered?

V354 ENJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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