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W779 JSG

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,176 mi
Last recorded128,176 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW779 JSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 128,176 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 116,643 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 116,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 105,898 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 95,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 82,460 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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W779 JSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W779 JSG, 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 W779 JSG registered?

W779 JSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W779 JSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W779 JSG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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