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W462 SGW

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,006 mi
Last recorded116,006 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 SGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 116,006 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 118,019 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 108,217 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 91,884 miles

n/s/f steering arm got slight play

o/s/f steering arm got slight play

Fail 16 Feb 2012 91,884 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f steering arm got slight play

o/s/f steering arm got slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2011 90,035 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 86,987 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 86,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 84,119 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 84,118 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 79,976 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 79,975 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 74,183 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 65,573 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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W462 SGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 W462 SGW, 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 W462 SGW registered?

W462 SGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W462 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W462 SGW shows 14 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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