MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,502 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front inner steering arms play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front inner steering arms play
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
1,SLIGHT WEAR O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT †2,O/S/R AND N/S/R SHOCKABSORBER IS CORRODED †3,N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRE VALVES ARE WORN †4,TOWING ELECTRICS ARE SECURED WITH CABLE TIE †5,PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL IS HIGH
6,EXHAUST HAS HAD A POOR REPAIR AND IS CORRODED. †7,CORROSION ON THE N/S/ AND O/S/ INNER AND OUTER SILLS AND ALL OF CHASSIS †8,N/S/R BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
smoke from engine compartment
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W898 XAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 W898 XAJ, 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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W898 XAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 April 2000.
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