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W38 XWL

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 XWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009

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

n/s inner cv boot insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2007 128,677 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

crack in windscreen †small blow manfold

o/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall †o/s/r tyre cut outer siderwall

Pass 17 Feb 2006 110,902 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 16 Feb 2006 110,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W38 XWL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W38 XWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W38 XWL?

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What year was W38 XWL registered?

W38 XWL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 August 2000.

Is W38 XWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W38 XWL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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