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W431 PLF

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,497 mi
Last recorded83,497 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 PLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 83,497 miles

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

ns mirror cracked

nsr brake disc coroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 78,819 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSF inner cv gaiter split

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

Slight corrosion to rear chassis but not holed.

Slight play in OSF steering rack arm ball joint

Fail 15 Oct 2009 78,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSF inner cv gaiter split

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

Slight corrosion to rear chassis but not holed.

Slight play in OSF steering rack arm ball joint

Pass 2 Jul 2008 74,655 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 74,548 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 74,548 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 72,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W431 PLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W431 PLF, 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 W431 PLF registered?

W431 PLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W431 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W431 PLF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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