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W552 RUY

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,106 mi
Last recorded168,106 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 RUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 168,106 miles

Oil leak

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

all round discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Aug 2011 168,106 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

all round discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 167,483 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 165,268 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 159,127 miles

Minor underside corrosion.

Drivers seat worn.

Minor body damage.

Offside front and both rear tyres close to limit.

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 159,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Drivers seat worn.

Minor body damage.

Minor underside corrosion.

Offside front and both rear tyres close to limit.

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 3 May 2007 140,588 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 120,848 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 120,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2005 99,727 miles
Fail 5 May 2005 99,727 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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W552 RUY 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 W552 RUY, 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 W552 RUY registered?

W552 RUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W552 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W552 RUY 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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