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W439 VMJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,863 mi
Last recorded220,863 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW439 VMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 220,863 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 220,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 217,338 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 217,338 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 209,863 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 190,755 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 190,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 175,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both beam patterns slightly impair

front numberplate cracked

glow plug light on

nearside front inner cv gaitor split

nearside headlamp holed

nearside numberplate lamp slightly impaired

offside front seat base worn

offside mirror cracked

underbody corosion

vehicle repainted

Pass 3 Aug 2009

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

both front cv gaitors ripped

n/s headlight holed

Fail 3 Aug 2009

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

both front cv gaitors ripped

n/s headlight holed

Pass 4 Sep 2008 151,047 miles

BOTH INNER CV BOOTS LEAKING N/S BADLY SPLIT

HOLE IN N/S HEADLAMP BUT DOES NOT AFFECT THE BEAM IMAGE

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON H/S REAR BRAKE DISC

Pass 14 Jun 2007 138,944 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 129,727 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2006 129,588 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

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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W439 VMJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 W439 VMJ, 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 W439 VMJ registered?

W439 VMJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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