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W369 SAV

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,466 mi
Last recorded139,466 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW369 SAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 139,466 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both inner and both outer sills corroded

both window winders missing

drivers inner door handle missing

drivers mirror secured by tape

glow plug light on

nearside front inner cv boot starting to split

nearside rear lens broken secured on by tape

oil leak

rear axle pipes starting to corrode

slighth play in steering arms

windscreen has a slight crack in it

wishbone bushes starting to split

Fail 19 Sep 2011

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both inner and both outer sills corroded

both window winders missing

drivers inner door handle missing

drivers mirror secured by tape

glow plug light on

nearside front inner cv boot starting to split

nearside rear lens broken secured on by tape

oil leak

rear axle pipes starting to corrode

slighth play in steering arms

windscreen has a slight crack in it

wishbone bushes starting to split

Fail 21 Jun 2011 139,383 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 136,969 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 136,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 133,357 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 133,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 132,251 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 132,251 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 131,730 miles

drivers seat poor

n/s/f shock absorber damp

Fail 29 Apr 2008 131,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers seat poor

n/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 18 Apr 2007 119,921 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 99,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 99,125 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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W369 SAV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W369 SAV, 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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What year was W369 SAV registered?

W369 SAV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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