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W588 LFJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,625 mi
Last recorded118,625 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 LFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2021 118,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner and outer sill rotted but not within a prescribed area at time of test

Offside Front Inner Sill rotted but not within a prescribed area at time of inspection

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear service brakes are noisy when conducting brake performance test

Rear wheels are alloy, front are steel rims but tyre sizes are correct across axles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 106,606 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parkbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 106,550 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parkbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 106,502 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both cills(5 points) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 97,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 96,436 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 96,410 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 95,893 miles

o/s/r light unit cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2017 95,863 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2016 94,591 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

noise from auxiliary belt area

Fail 16 Aug 2016 94,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

noise from auxiliary belt area

Pass 14 Aug 2015 93,674 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Aug 2015 93,674 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2014 91,487 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 88,605 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 78,295 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,233 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 65,845 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 60,055 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 50,656 miles

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 2 May 2007 47,725 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 47,725 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 42,639 miles

O/S mirror glass broken but still providing a good view to rear

some damage to n/s/r lamp lens

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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W588 LFJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W588 LFJ, 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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W588 LFJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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