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W399 TFM

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,297 mi
Last recorded157,297 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW399 TFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 157,297 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 157,290 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 153,239 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 153,239 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 148,554 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 148,554 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 139,663 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 133,827 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 133,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Service 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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W399 TFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W399 TFM, 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 W399 TFM registered?

W399 TFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W399 TFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W399 TFM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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