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W943 UKX

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

85,905 mi
Last recorded85,905 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW943 UKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 85,905 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under carriage surface rust , some areas 8ndersealed

Fail 24 Jan 2022 85,888 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed fouling shock absorber on lock to lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing forward facing seat fitted (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed fouling shock absorber on lock to lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing forward facing seat fitted (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area around all suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sills corroded . outside of prescribed areas

Pass 9 Oct 2020 80,846 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 80,751 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 Oct 2019 80,742 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlight has condensation inside lens

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 79,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner lower 1/4 panel/valance corroded and holed

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner wing under bonnet corroded and holed

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 79,075 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner lower 1/4 panel/valance corroded and holed

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner wing under bonnet corroded and holed

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2018 78,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both under sills weak

rear wiper blade worn

surface corrosion to brake discs all round

Fail 21 Mar 2018 78,926 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both under sills weak

rear wiper blade worn

surface corrosion to brake discs all round

Fail 27 Nov 2017 74,000 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH FRONT FOGS WORKING AS DIPPED BEAM (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 74,991 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 74,987 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. due to modification (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 71,293 miles

Nearside Main beam bulb incorrect colour.(blue)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front steering control arm into rack has slight play.

Offside Main beam bulb incorrect colour.(purple)

Secondary holding catch on bonnet no holding bonnet when it is released.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Oct 2013 71,293 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Main beam bulb incorrect colour.(blue)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front steering control arm into rack has slight play.

Offside Main beam bulb incorrect colour.(purple)

Secondary holding catch on bonnet no holding bonnet when it is released.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,230 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,954 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 64,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,564 miles

inner driveshaft gaiter perished

Pass 7 Jan 2009 55,452 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 50,602 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 50,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 44,764 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 39,075 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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W943 UKX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W943 UKX, 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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W943 UKX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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