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W398 RKX

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,490 mi
Last recorded141,490 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 RKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 141,490 miles

corrosion starting in structural and non structural areas

Pass 10 Oct 2012 139,063 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 139,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 133,164 miles

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

corrosion starting in various structual and non structual ereas

Pass 13 Aug 2010 127,966 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 124,248 miles

N/s inner CV boot split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 117,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsfmirror damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2007 108,762 miles

adv link bar from engine to frame bushes worn out †due to oil contamination †adv o/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 1 Oct 2007 108,762 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

adv link bar from engine to frame bushes worn out †due to oil contamination †adv o/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 4 Oct 2006 97,696 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 97,571 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2005 87,893 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

off side front inner tyre side wall damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2005 87,893 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

non obligatory mirror damaged

off side front inner tyre side wall damaged

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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W398 RKX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W398 RKX, 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 W398 RKX registered?

W398 RKX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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