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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
both outer sills have trims fitted not allowing inspection
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Both front and offside rear tyres bald to inner edge of tread
Parking brake performance poor
Rear Service brake performance poor
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Both front and offside rear tyres bald to inner edge of tread
Parking brake performance poor
Rear Service brake performance poor
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Covers & trays preventing access to some components.
Lower engine stabiliser mounting is deteriorating.
N/s mirror glass is broken.
One front exhaust rubber is broken.
Underside checked as well as possible through fresh thick underseal.
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Covers & trays preventing access to some components.
Lower engine stabiliser mounting is deteriorating.
N/s mirror glass is broken.
One front exhaust rubber is broken.
Underside checked as well as possible through fresh thick underseal.
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (3.6.B.2c)
Front position lamp(s) not working o/s (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s front (1.7.5a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear crossmember chassis (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear inner wing panel (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s front chassis (6.1.B.2)
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (6.1.D.1a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
front shocks weak
heavy corrossion both rear chassis
Rear crossmember inner sills and chassis rails corroding
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear crossmember inner sills and chassis rails corroding
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside inner sill corroded through
offside inner sill corroded
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
glow plug light on
unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
glow plug light on
unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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W279 JPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 W279 JPB, 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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W279 JPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 July 2000.
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