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W696 VCD

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,560 mi
Last recorded180,560 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 VCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 180,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to floorpan/sills/inner sills & suspension areas etc

corrosion to front & rear chassis

corrosion to rear brake pipes

rear discs worn

welded repairs sealed over-unable to inspect fully

Pass 6 Jul 2012 163,567 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 163,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2012 163,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

jacking point areas corroded & holed

nearside front & rear sills corroded & holed

nearside front & rear sills corroded & holed

offside front & rear inner sills corroded & holed

offside front & rear sills corroded & holed

parking brake just passable'

rear chassis rails 7 floorpans corroded

rear inner sill closures corroded & holed

rear tyre edges worn below limit

rear valance areas corroded & holed

Pass 3 May 2011 152,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to chassis rails/sills/inner sills etc

front & rear brake pipes corroded-just passable

nearside front outrigger corroded/holed

offside front tyre edge worn below limit

sills corroded near seat belt mounting areas

some corrosion to front outrigger/chassis areas etc

welded repairs sealed over-unable to inspect fully

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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W696 VCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W696 VCD, 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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W696 VCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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