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V494 MGU

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,686 mi
Last recorded166,686 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV494 MGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 166,686 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 166,638 miles

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

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 159,127 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 153,200 miles

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

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Outer Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 153,200 miles

Outer Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 144,218 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 144,218 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 137,110 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 127,006 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 121,238 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 121,238 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V494 MGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V494 MGU, 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 V494 MGU registered?

V494 MGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 February 2000.

Is V494 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V494 MGU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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