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W735 JLS

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

198,354 mi
Last recorded198,354 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW735 JLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 May 2012 198,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 192,836 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODED AT CLIPS.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 192,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODED AT CLIPS.

Pass 4 May 2010 187,476 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 187,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside 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 slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 179,870 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 175,884 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 266,531 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 166,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

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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W735 JLS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W735 JLS, 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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W735 JLS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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