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W817 SDV

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,354 mi
Last recorded199,354 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW817 SDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 199,354 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 190,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 189,833 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 165,689 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 165,689 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 136,593 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 136,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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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W817 SDV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 W817 SDV, 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 W817 SDV registered?

W817 SDV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W817 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W817 SDV 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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