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W831 UJM

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,474 mi
Last recorded136,474 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW831 UJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 136,474 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

various areas of underbody corrosion

Pass 12 May 2012

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside doors corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

nearside rear light lens broken

offside and nearside front wheel arches corroded

offside head lamp glass cracked

other areas of corrosion

start of corrosion along nearside and offside under sills

steering lock not working

Pass 25 Jul 2011 131,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 13 Jul 2011 131,386 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 7 Aug 2010 125,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded on edge

rear brake discs corroded edges

Fail 7 Aug 2010 125,044 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded on edge

rear brake discs corroded edges

Pass 24 Jul 2009 118,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Jul 2009 118,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2008 110,679 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

horn push loose

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jul 2008 110,634 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

horn push loose

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2007 104,805 miles

items the same as previous sheet

Fail 24 Aug 2007 104,805 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

front brake discs worn

nearside front inner brake pad looks worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2006 85,117 miles

advise items the same as previous sheet,(less long parking brake travel)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 85,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

long travel of parking brake

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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W831 UJM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 W831 UJM, 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 W831 UJM registered?

W831 UJM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 June 2000.

Is W831 UJM safe to buy?

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