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W171 VHR

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

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

RegistrationW171 VHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both seat mountings modified but are secure

Pass 17 Jun 2021
Fail 15 Jun 2021

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked in yellow outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 93,892 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 93,892 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 84,269 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 84,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 75,054 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 75,054 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side loader (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 60,080 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 60,078 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 51,756 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 48,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 48,904 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,584 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 43,362 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2011 40,514 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,211 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 38,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,933 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,023 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 32,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f inner cv boot adrift

Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,419 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 17,762 miles

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

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

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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W171 VHR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W171 VHR, 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 W171 VHR registered?

W171 VHR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W171 VHR shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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