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W149 VCD

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,510 mi
Last recorded119,510 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 VCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 119,510 miles

Body tatty

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

diesal glow light on

rear lights repaired with tap does not effect output

Pass 14 Feb 2011 108,822 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 108,765 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 96,879 miles

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

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

both rear lamp units damaged

front slam panel corroding

glow plug light stays on

offside front door corroding

rear exhaust hanger of temparary type

unable to gain access via nearside sliding door

Fail 8 Feb 2010 96,868 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear lamp units damaged

front slam panel corroding

glow plug light stays on

offside front door corroding

rear exhaust hanger of temparary type

unable to gain access via nearside sliding door

Pass 18 Feb 2009 89,205 miles

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

Glow plug light on all the time

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake pedal sinks when under pressre but stops half way

Fail 16 Feb 2009 89,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Glow plug light on all the time

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake pedal sinks when under pressre but stops half way

Pass 18 Feb 2008 80,871 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 80,871 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 73,588 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 68,358 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 68,358 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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W149 VCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W149 VCD, 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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W149 VCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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