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W296 PGU

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,711 mi
Last recorded99,711 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 PGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 99,711 miles

engine oil leak(s)

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2012 99,711 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

engine oil leak(s)

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2011 93,407 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 94,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sills corroding

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,477 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 86,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 79,576 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 72,137 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 72,137 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 69,103 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 67,469 miles

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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W296 PGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W296 PGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W296 PGU?

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What year was W296 PGU registered?

W296 PGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W296 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W296 PGU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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