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W435 PTP

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,865 mi
Last recorded118,865 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW435 PTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2015 118,865 miles

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

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CENTER EXHAUST MOUNTING NOT CONNECTED BUT EXHAUST IS SECURE , FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN , FRONT SHOCKS SOFT AND WORN AND HAVE A SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL ON , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , ENGINE MOUNTS WORN , CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF CHASSIS ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE , CORROSION IN REAR SPRING MOUNTINGS , CORROSION IN REARSUSPENSION MOUNTS ,

Pass 8 Jan 2014 115,381 miles

CORROSION IN BOTH FRONT INNER SILLS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED , NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT WORN , VACUM UNIT INSECURE , REAR BRAKE HOSES PERISHED , REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM WORN ,

Fail 2 Dec 2013 115,341 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES PERISHED AND CRACKING , OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM WORN , REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN AND SCORED , REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED ,

LOW EFFORT ON REAR BRAKES , CORROSION IN FRONT INNER SILLS ON UNDERSIDE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

LOW RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE , REAR CHASSIS CORRODED , SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT , VACUM UNIT INSECURE ABOVE STEERING RACK ,

WITH THE AMOUNT OF CORROSION AROUND LOAD BEARING POINTS ON THIS VEHICLE IT SHOULD NOT BE USED ON THE ROAD UNTIL REPAIRED !!

Pass 26 Nov 2012 110,881 miles

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

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

both front mirrors slightly cracked

center exhaust mounit not attatched

nearside rear light lense damaged

rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Nov 2012 110,827 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

center exhaust mounit not attatched

nearside rear light lense damaged

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2011 103,499 miles

rear discs getting worn

screen was light on but worked

Pass 8 Nov 2010 90,306 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,510 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 65,751 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 63,120 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 63,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 59,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chip in windscreen

n/s/f + o/s/f inner c v boots split

Fail 11 Jul 2006 59,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in windscreen

n/s/f + o/s/f inner c v boots split

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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W435 PTP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W435 PTP, 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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W435 PTP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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