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W783 PRL

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,627 mi
Last recorded74,627 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW783 PRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 74,627 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear number plate delaminated

Fail 5 Mar 2010 74,627 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear number plate delaminated

Pass 25 Feb 2009 70,475 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

inner cv boots split

Pass 25 Feb 2008 65,875 miles

front no plate cracked

n/s/r outer sill crushed

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres on limit

o/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

stone damage to o/s top & n/s center of w/screen

Pass 28 Feb 2007 57,185 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 56,964 miles

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

damage to n/s/r outer sill

n/s/f brake flexi weather cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2006 47,390 miles

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

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

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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W783 PRL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W783 PRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W783 PRL?

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What year was W783 PRL registered?

W783 PRL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W783 PRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W783 PRL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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