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W732 PLA

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,242 mi
Last recorded132,242 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW732 PLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 132,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 126,184 miles

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

front slam panel corroded

nearside and offside front sidelights dim

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis rails and crossmembers corroded

nearside and offside sills corroded

nearside front and rear doors corroded

offside rear light unit damage

offside rear wheel arch corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 27 Jul 2009 113,220 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

glowplug heater light on

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroded

offside front driveshaft gaitor inner strap slightly insecure

offside front driveshaft gaitor weepy

offside front tyre plugged

offside rear brake disc inner face corroded

offside rear light unit cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2009 113,220 miles

centre exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

glowplug heater light on

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroded

offside front driveshaft gaitor inner strap slightly insecure

offside front driveshaft gaitor weepy

offside front tyre plugged

offside rear brake disc inner face corroded

offside rear light unit cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2008 103,445 miles

front numberplate cracked

heater plug light on

nearside and offside rear crossmember corroded

nearside front bumper split

nearside rear door hinge cap loose

nearside sliding door corroded

offside front wiper smeary

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear door damage

offside rear light unit cracked

offside rear wheel arch corroding

rear load area panelled out

Pass 25 Jul 2007 92,517 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing (STRONG ADVICE)

nearside front mirror housing insecure

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear light unit damaged

rear crossmember corroding

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 23 Jul 2007 92,472 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing (STRONG ADVICE)

nearside front mirror housing insecure

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear light unit damaged

rear crossmember corroding

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 21 Aug 2006 82,587 miles

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

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

cut in offside front tyre sidewall

glow plug heater light on

nearside front mirror housing slightly insecure

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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W732 PLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W732 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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What year was W732 PLA registered?

W732 PLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W732 PLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W732 PLA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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