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W796 BJX

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,012 mi
Last recorded136,012 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW796 BJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2009 136,012 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

body work + chassis rusting

centre silencer rusting

o/s/front inner drive shaft gaiter split

o/s/r tyre near limit

rear brake discs rusting

rear main brake pipe rusting

Pass 1 May 2009 136,012 miles

body work + chassis rusting

centre silencer rusting

o/s/front inner drive shaft gaiter split

o/s/r tyre near limit

rear brake discs rusting

rear main brake pipe rusting

Pass 24 May 2008 125,654 miles

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

chassis rusting + bodywork rusting

exhaust 90% rotten

o/s/f tyre near limit on inside

Pass 9 May 2007 113,171 miles

exhaust centre silencer rusting at rear

front brake pads near limit

Fail 27 Apr 2007 112,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 100,218 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 100,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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W796 BJX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W796 BJX, 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 W796 BJX registered?

W796 BJX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W796 BJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W796 BJX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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