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W498 NNJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,470 mi
Last recorded23,470 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 NNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2008 23,470 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side inner drive shaft split

Fail 12 Mar 2008 23,463 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side inner drive shaft split

Pass 22 Feb 2007 11,704 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 11,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

front no plate cracked

glow plug warning lamp stays on

rear brake discs worn

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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W498 NNJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W498 NNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W498 NNJ?

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What year was W498 NNJ registered?

W498 NNJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W498 NNJ safe to buy?

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