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W879 PPD

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,136 mi
Last recorded92,136 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW879 PPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 92,136 miles

Brake pedal feels slightly hard

Fail 9 Mar 2011 92,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pedal feels slightly hard

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2009 89,917 miles

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

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

hand brake near the end of its travel

n/s mirror has temporary glass fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2008 83,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 73,736 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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W879 PPD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W879 PPD, 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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W879 PPD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W879 PPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W879 PPD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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