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W408 SNG

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationW408 SNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011

(1) All tyres worn close to limit on edges.

(1) Speedo not working.

(3) Chassis, both outer sills and bodywork corroded close to limit

(3) Front metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(3) Steering rack worn close to limit.

(4) Both No plates deteriorated close to limit.

(4) Nearside inner drive shaft gater deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Offside headlamp glass damaged slightly.

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

(1) All tyres worn close to limit on edges.

(1) Speedo not working.

(3) Chassis, both outer sills and bodywork corroded close to limit

(3) Front metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(3) Steering rack worn close to limit.

(4) Both No plates deteriorated close to limit.

(4) Nearside inner drive shaft gater deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Offside headlamp glass damaged slightly.

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 119,670 miles

(4) Steering rack worn slightly on nearside.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 119,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

(4) Steering rack worn slight on nearside.

Pass 19 Sep 2009 93,005 miles

(1) Offside front inner drive shaft gater split.

(1) Offside rear tyre deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

(5) Nearside parking brake performance low slightly.

(5) Steering rack worn slightly.

Fail 19 Sep 2009 93,005 miles

(1) Offside front inner drive shaft gater split.

(1) Offside rear tyre deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

(5) Nearside parking brake performance low slightly.

(5) Steering rack worn slightly.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 87,018 miles

(5) Nearside mirror damaged slightly.

(5) Slight damaged to nearside front bumper.

(6) Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded slightly.

Fail 7 Feb 2009 86,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

(5) Nearside mirror damaged slightly.

(5) Slight damaged to nearside front bumper.

(6) Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded slightly.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 74,970 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 6 Feb 2008 74,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Pass 26 Sep 2007 71,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 69,517 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f iner c/v boot split

Fail 29 Jun 2006 69,473 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 65,724 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2005 65,525 miles

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

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

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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W408 SNG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W408 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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W408 SNG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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