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W56 HCC

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,040 mi
Last recorded147,040 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 HCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2010 147,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 147,040 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 125,874 miles

Nearside Inner CV Boot Insecure

Nearside Mirror Cracked

Unable To Open Offside Rear Side Door

Fail 24 Sep 2009 125,874 miles

Nearside Inner CV Boot Insecure

Nearside Mirror Cracked

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

Unable To Open Offside Rear Side Door

Pass 26 Sep 2008 119,441 miles

Advise bodywork is generally in poor condiotion.

Advise both front tyres are only just acceptable.

Advise damage to O/S/R Lense but not affecting the light.

Advise front disc pars are slightly low.

Advise slight play in front steering rack.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 119,441 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise bodywork is generally in poor condiotion.

Advise both front tyres are only just acceptable.

Advise damage to O/S/R Lense but not affecting the light.

Advise front disc pars are slightly low.

Advise slight play in front steering rack.

Pass 11 Sep 2007
Pass 18 Sep 2006 104,100 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 104,100 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front number plate

Pass 5 Aug 2005 86,353 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 84,744 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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W56 HCC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 W56 HCC, 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 W56 HCC registered?

W56 HCC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is W56 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W56 HCC 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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