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W221 XAA

2000 Mercedes-benz Vario

Blue Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

260,574 mi
Last recorded260,574 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario148,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 XAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 260,574 miles

n/s and o/s front inner wings corroded and in poor condition

n/s indicators flashing faster than o/s

o/s rear brake disc in poor condition

rear hoses from load sence valve in poor condition

slight leak from steering box

track rod end rubbers in poor condition

windscreen in poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2024 254,406 miles

Brake warning lamp on

Front Corrosion to both front inner wings

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion near body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs worn and slight heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 246,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion both front inner wings not within 30cm of body mount or effecting overall security

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 246,478 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe into caliper blistered very poor condition corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion both front inner wings not within 30cm of body mount or effecting overall security

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 242,376 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Link arm worn (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body corroded near body to chassis mount on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end boots twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 239,434 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired linkage arm worn and in poor condition (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 239,431 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached U bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Bolt missing/broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts Half shaft bolts loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired linkage arm worn and in poor condition (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 239,368 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake disc in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake disc in extremely poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Propshaft centre mount has slight play

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired linkage arm worn and in poor condition (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 230,665 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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W221 XAA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario in Blue with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 148,624 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 Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W221 XAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W221 XAA registered?

W221 XAA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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