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W458 SGX

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

209,722 mi
Last recorded209,722 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW458 SGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 209,722 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 136,116 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 136,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

front screen damaged

rear cross member corroded and under sides of van surface corrosion

steering rack worn

Pass 29 Sep 2012 66,446 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside outer cv gaiter poorly secured

very heavy corrosion to outer sills/underside of vehicle /offside door step

windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Sep 2012 66,230 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

offside outer cv gaiter poorly secured

very heavy corrosion to outer sills/underside of vehicle /offside door step

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Jul 2011 54,124 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,412 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,053 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 54,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,742 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 45,734 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 39,870 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 39,870 miles

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

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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W458 SGX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 W458 SGX, 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 W458 SGX registered?

W458 SGX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 August 2000.

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