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W388 MDY

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,652 mi
Last recorded151,652 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 MDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 151,652 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished and starting to split

brake discs corroding

chip in a zone not exceeding 10mm

glow plug light on

near side front lower wishbone inner bush perished and starting to split

numerous marks on windscreen none to excess

oil light on

oily residue around engine bay and smell of diesel no visable leak

Fail 18 Sep 2012 151,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both front flexi brake hoses perished and starting to split

brake discs corroding

chip in a zone not exceeding 10mm

glow plug light on

near side front lower wishbone inner bush perished and starting to split

numerous marks on windscreen none to excess

oil light on

oily residue around engine bay and smell of diesel no visable leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 146,544 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 May 2011 146,540 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 137,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 126,133 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s and n/s front steering arms slight play

signs of corrosion to o/s and n/s chassis and rear cross member

wiper stalk broken but not effecting use

Fail 29 Nov 2008 126,133 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s and n/s front steering arms slight play

signs of corrosion to o/s and n/s chassis and rear cross member

wiper stalk broken but not effecting use

Pass 23 Oct 2007 106,869 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 15 Aug 2006 86,782 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 86,782 miles

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

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

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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W388 MDY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W388 MDY, 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 W388 MDY registered?

W388 MDY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W388 MDY safe to buy?

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