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W551 JEL

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

215,272 mi
Last recorded215,272 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 JEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 215,272 miles

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

n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear

Fail 27 Jan 2016 215,272 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear

Pass 19 Jan 2015 205,299 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 205,281 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 195,576 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 189,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 176,216 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 176,205 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 171,067 miles

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

both sills damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2010 160,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from turbo

oil leak from turbo intake pipe

Pass 26 Jan 2010 160,452 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from turbo

oil leak from turbo intake pipe

Fail 14 Jan 2009 153,303 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front panel corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2009 153,303 miles

front panel corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2008 225,624 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 225,624 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 206,293 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 206,287 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 185,158 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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W551 JEL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W551 JEL, 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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W551 JEL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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