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W715 XVE

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

149,017 mi
Last recorded149,017 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW715 XVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2013 149,017 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 136,355 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 136,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system has a rubber mount missing

offside and nearside seals corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 131,217 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

bothside rear metal brake pipe very corroded in place ,marginal pass.

nearside front inner chassis very corroded.

nearside rear light unit lens little broken.

severall chip on windscreen,and passenger side top corner badly cracked.

Fail 28 Jan 2011 131,216 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

bothside rear metal brake pipe very corroded in place ,marginal pass.

nearside front inner chassis very corroded.

nearside rear light unit lens little broken.

severall chip on windscreen,and passenger side top corner badly cracked.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 124,554 miles

bothside front discs are in poor condition ,should be replaced.

brake and parking brake are very noise on apllication

engine is leaking oil badly.

nearside rear tyre is perishing.

Fail 15 Jan 2010 124,550 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

bothside front discs are in poor condition ,should be replaced.

brake and parking brake are very noise on apllication

engine is leaking oil badly.

nearside rear tyre is perishing.

Pass 31 Dec 2008 113,093 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 113,093 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak from front crankshaft oil seal

slight play in inner ball joints on steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2008 103,075 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 103,075 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system not capeable of having emmissions calculated

Pass 31 Jan 2007 92,309 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 92,285 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 90,138 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 90,138 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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W715 XVE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W715 XVE, 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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W715 XVE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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