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W438 DGU

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,991 mi
Last recorded97,991 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 DGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 97,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 97,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 96,461 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 96,455 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

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

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

various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2014 95,292 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside droplink balljoint boot splitting!

offside rear cross member corroded and holed (non structural)

sills corroded and patched

Pass 24 May 2013 92,461 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 92,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 87,745 miles

off side front tyre worn close to legal limit

play near side and off side rack arm

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

rust on sills and wheel arches

Fail 31 May 2012 87,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre worn close to legal limit

play near side and off side rack arm

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

rust on sills and wheel arches

Pass 9 May 2011 84,411 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 84,411 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,745 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 80,725 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,474 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 78,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 72,742 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 72,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 66,404 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 64,045 miles

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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W438 DGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W438 DGU, 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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W438 DGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 August 2000.

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