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W499 SLH

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,894 mi
Last recorded131,894 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 SLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 131,894 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside & offside outer sills corroded

offside & nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2012 131,720 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside & offside outer sills corroded

offside & nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2011 123,546 miles

front number plate cracked

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

slight play in offside front lower arm ball joint and boot split

some corrosion to vehicle underside within prescribed areas, not excessive

Fail 18 Jun 2011 123,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

front number plate cracked

hamdbrake has a lot of travel, close to limit

handbrake reading low nearside rear, meets min requirements

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

slight play in offside front lower arm ball joint and boot split

some corrosion to vehicle underside within prescribed areas, not excessive

Pass 9 Jun 2010 118,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2010 117,943 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 115,194 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 113,714 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2007 112,277 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 146,884 miles

bumper insecure

propshaft defective

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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W499 SLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W499 SLH, 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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W499 SLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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