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W589 PBD

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

221,016 mi
Last recorded221,016 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW589 PBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 221,016 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis / sub-frames / inner & outer sill rails / & inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 22 May 2025 219,278 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 front lights (4.4.3 (a))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis / subframes / inner wheel arches & inner / outer sill rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2024 212,561 miles

Front Coil spring corroded s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2021 212,104 miles

N/S and O/S inner sill previously repaired and covered in fiberglass obscuring full inspection.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 212,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S and O/S inner sill previously repaired and covered in fiberglass obscuring full inspection.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 203,684 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

LED HEADLIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front WING CORRODED

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

UNDER BODY COVERD IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 8 May 2019 189,406 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 181,552 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 181,338 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 164,444 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 157,675 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 149,401 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 140,137 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brakes tight

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2014 140,109 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brakes tight

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 132,403 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 120,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 107,572 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 97,724 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 97,701 miles

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

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

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 90,088 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 90,088 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 87,868 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 84,972 miles

Offside Inner brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 84,972 miles

Offside Inner brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 82,653 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W589 PBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W589 PBD, 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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W589 PBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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