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W386 SNG

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

252,417 mi
Last recorded252,417 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW386 SNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 252,417 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside & Nearside Front Inner Tyres Covered With Black Sealer

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 230,624 miles

corrosion to n/s side floor ( above step ) corrosion/crush damage to rear valance ( booked in for repairs )

Fail 14 Feb 2013 230,596 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to n/s side floor ( above step ) corrosion/crush damage to rear valance ( booked in for repairs )

Pass 17 Feb 2012 173,644 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 173,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 133,220 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 133,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nerarside steering rack gator twisted

offside rear disk corroded

Pass 30 May 2009 129,376 miles

Advise High level brake light.

Advise corrosion to body and struture of vehicle!!

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 125,642 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 125,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 121,287 miles

slight crack n/s windscreen

slight cut n/s c/v boot

Fail 29 May 2008 121,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

slight crack n/s rear lamp

slight crack n/s windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2007 116,102 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 116,106 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 112,118 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 112,106 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 106,205 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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W386 SNG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W386 SNG, 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 W386 SNG registered?

W386 SNG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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