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W956 HES

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,614 mi
Last recorded69,614 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW956 HES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2008 69,614 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007
Pass 14 Aug 2006 80,410 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 80,408 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

N/s/r tyre low tread outer edge † †Rear brake hoses ferrulls slight corrsion

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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W956 HES is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W956 HES, 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 W956 HES registered?

W956 HES is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W956 HES safe to buy?

The MOT history for W956 HES shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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