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W497 WBH

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,069 mi
Last recorded182,069 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 WBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 182,069 miles

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

vehicle structure corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 30 Dec 2010 177,489 miles

underside corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 171,640 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 166,205 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door mirror cracked

offside & nearside body sills damaged

offside inner cv boot broken

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 11 Nov 2008 166,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door mirror cracked

offside & nearside body sills damaged

offside inner cv boot broken

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2007 153,009 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 153,009 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 139,230 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 139,230 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 134,033 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 134,033 miles

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

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

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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W497 WBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W497 WBH, 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 W497 WBH registered?

W497 WBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W497 WBH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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