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W708 WLG

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,317 mi
Last recorded136,317 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW708 WLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 136,317 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 123,194 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 107,522 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s inner c.v boot split

Pass 13 Feb 2009 107,522 miles

o/s inner c.v boot split

Pass 22 Feb 2008 92,098 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 92,098 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 76,893 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 76,893 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 61,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

dvanced corrosion centre exhaust section mount

moisture ingress o/s h/lamp

n/s and o/s front flexi brake pipes in poor condition

surface corrosion forming on rear discs

Pass 28 Feb 2006 61,400 miles

dvanced corrosion centre exhaust section mount

moisture ingress o/s h/lamp

n/s and o/s front flexi brake pipes in poor condition

surface corrosion forming on rear discs

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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W708 WLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W708 WLG, 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 W708 WLG registered?

W708 WLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 August 2000.

Is W708 WLG safe to buy?

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