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W311 YNM

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,112 mi
Last recorded117,112 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW311 YNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 117,112 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

nearside headlamp deteriorating inside and beam image a bit hazzy

offside and nearside front inner arch inside engine bay going rusty

split in nearside front tyre outer wall (not down to cords)

Fail 4 Jul 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

offside and nearside front inner arch inside engine bay going rusty

split in nearside front tyre outer wall (not down to cords)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 110,313 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 110,299 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 106,435 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear brake noisey

Fail 1 May 2012 106,435 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear brake noisey

Pass 10 Aug 2009 101,575 miles

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 11 Aug 2008 94,764 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 86,465 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 82,164 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 82,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

BOTH RACK KNUCLES SLIGHT PLAY

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WEARING INSIDE EDGE

WINDSCREEN SLIGHT CRACK

Pass 2 Aug 2005 73,274 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 73,274 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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W311 YNM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W311 YNM, 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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W311 YNM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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