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W744 PLA

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,287 mi
Last recorded163,287 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW744 PLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 163,287 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 159,467 miles

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

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 159,467 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 138,099 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 128,004 miles

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

Windscreen stone chipped

Pass 20 Sep 2008 115,015 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2008 115,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2007 96,427 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 96,427 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Low tyre pressure warning indicater on dashboard illuminated.

Noted damage to nearside mirror glass.

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

Shock absorbers do not perform to manufacturers original design.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 82,937 miles

Noted nearside mirror glass cracked.

Noted poor gear selection.

Noted warning lamp illuminated on dashboard display indicating faulty Accelerater Skid Malfunction.( ABS working correctly. )

Noted wear evident to body mount bushes of front torsion bar at subframe.

Offside rear tyre displaying wear to edge of tread.

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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W744 PLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W744 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 W744 PLA registered?

W744 PLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W744 PLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W744 PLA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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