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W279 OLA

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,403 mi
Last recorded98,403 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 OLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 98,403 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 98,331 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 97,733 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 96,716 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 96,716 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 95,164 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 92,684 miles

Both front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Centre exhaust box slight blow

Nearside c.v boot slightly weeping

Nearside hand brake requires adjustment

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Oct 2016 92,684 miles

Both front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Centre exhaust box slight blow

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside c.v boot slightly weeping

Nearside hand brake requires adjustment

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,277 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 9 Sep 2015 88,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 4 Sep 2014 85,622 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,705 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 77,672 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 77,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,329 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 69,457 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,755 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,763 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,237 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 47,923 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 47,921 miles

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

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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W279 OLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W279 OLA, 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 OLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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