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W878 OGX

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,075 mi
Last recorded108,075 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 OGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 108,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to nearside rear flexi and both front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 105,716 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside sill corroded/ undersealed

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear arch/bumper corroded

exhaust repair/leak

Fail 27 Aug 2020 105,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded within 30cm rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside sill corroded/ undersealed

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear arch/bumper corroded

exhaust repair/leak

Pass 23 Aug 2019 105,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer sill repaired with body filler in prescribed rea. unable to verify corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner corner badly holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner holed and corroded but in prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner corner badly holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 21 Aug 2019 105,695 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer sill repaired with body filler in prescribed rea. unable to verify corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner corner badly holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner holed and corroded but in prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner corner badly holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 13 Aug 2018 99,764 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

screen cracked

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2018 99,371 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

screen cracked

underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2017 92,839 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 92,838 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust tail pipe blowing

nsr inner arch to floor (not prescribed area)

osr inner arch to floor (not prescribed area)

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

screen cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2016 87,974 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,068 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 78,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

ns and os outer sills showing signs of corrosion

ns and os rear inner sills corroded

nsf inner sill corroded to a hole but not within any perscribed area yet

Fail 1 Jul 2014 78,280 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

ns and os outer sills showing signs of corrosion

ns and os rear inner sills corroded

nsf inner sill corroded to a hole but not within any perscribed area yet

Pass 1 Jul 2013 71,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

ns and os inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2013 71,402 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

ns and os inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,291 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 61,020 miles

nearside inner cv boot split

Fail 24 May 2011 60,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 17 Jun 2010 57,141 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,275 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 47,378 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 43,703 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,334 miles

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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W878 OGX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W878 OGX, 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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W878 OGX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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