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W561 DAX

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

259,018 mi
Last recorded259,018 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW561 DAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 259,018 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 259,016 miles

Centre Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Outer Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 258,964 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

both inner sills surface corrosion

front suspension mounting components surface corrosion

n/s track rod slight play

underside of vehicle corroded not holed

Pass 23 Feb 2009 241,768 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 228,561 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 211,340 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 211,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 182,552 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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W561 DAX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W561 DAX, 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 W561 DAX registered?

W561 DAX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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