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W726 PLA

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,441 mi
Last recorded167,441 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW726 PLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 167,441 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Apr 2010 156,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake pedal anti-slip provsion starting to wear smooth

clutch pedal anti-slip provision starting to wear smooth

front registration plate cracked

glow plug warning lamp illuminated on dashboard display

heavy oil leak from upper rear of engine

nearside front windscreen sill trim missing

offside front lower seat base (cushion) deteriorating/ripped

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear screen wiper blade split

slight play in both front steering rack arms inner joints

upper steering wheel starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Mar 2010 155,954 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake fluid in reservoir dirty

brake pedal anti-slip provision starting to wear smooth

brake pedal anti-slip provision starting to wear smooth

front registration plate cracked

glow plug warning lamp illuminated on dashboard display

heavy oil leak from upper rear of engine

nearside front windscreen sill/trim missing

offside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

rear of engine vacuum pipe/box sensor assembly unit detached and hanging down by steering rack

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in both front steering rack arms inner joints

Pass 17 Mar 2009 139,947 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 139,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 112,184 miles

n/s/f inner c v boot spit

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 12 Sep 2007 111,610 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

little travel left in hand brake

n/s/f and o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiters split

Pass 8 Aug 2006 89,710 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 75,385 miles

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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W726 PLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W726 PLA, 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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W726 PLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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