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W571 AKM

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,329 mi
Last recorded193,329 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW571 AKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 193,329 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 193,310 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 166,249 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 166,249 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 135,346 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 101,867 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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W571 AKM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W571 AKM, 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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How do I check the history of W571 AKM?

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What year was W571 AKM registered?

W571 AKM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W571 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W571 AKM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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