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W379 UBL

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,022 mi
Last recorded152,022 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW379 UBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 152,022 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded

Under body corrosion

Body panels - slight corrosion - all round

Engine MIL on

Exhaust system minor leak

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 151,934 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust emits excessive black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Body panels - slight corrosion - all round

Engine MIL on

Exhaust system minor leak

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake back plates corroded

Under body corrosion

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 139,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2015 131,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 123,456 miles

Exterior bodywork has corrosion but not resulting in sharp edges or structural weakness

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 117,471 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 113,295 miles

Centre 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)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 113,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 106,102 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

has large crack outside swept area

Pass 18 Jun 2010 98,883 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 90,372 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 11 May 2009 90,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 81,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 75,103 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 64,869 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2005 55,840 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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W379 UBL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W379 UBL, 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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W379 UBL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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