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W781 JDX

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW781 JDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017
Pass 1 Mar 2016

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014
Fail 20 Feb 2014

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2013

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2012

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2011

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2010
Pass 10 Mar 2009
Fail 14 Jan 2008

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008
Pass 8 Dec 2006
Fail 8 Dec 2006

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside inner CV boot split

Pass 30 Nov 2005 103,810 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 103,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

n/s and o/s/f track rod hass slight play

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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W781 JDX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W781 JDX, 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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W781 JDX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W781 JDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W781 JDX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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