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W966 MYA

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,677 mi
Last recorded172,677 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW966 MYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 172,677 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 157,264 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 157,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs look poor and pads look low

Handbrake cable look poor (outer casing cracked)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs look poor and pads look low

Pass 18 Aug 2008 137,626 miles

Both sides inner C/V gaitor split

Handbrake only just passed advise repair

Screen cracked along lower edge

Slight play to offside track rod end

Pass 13 Aug 2007 118,880 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 118,880 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy on first application

Offside inner C/V gaitor split

ADVISE VEHICLE NOT DRIVEN UNTIL OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING REPAIRED

Pass 26 Aug 2006 106,684 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust in poor condition

Handbrake only just passed advise investigation

Nearside front flexable brake hose cracking

Offside front shock absorber leaking

Offside outer c/v gaitor cracking

Rear brake discs vworn and pads look low

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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W966 MYA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W966 MYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W966 MYA registered?

W966 MYA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W966 MYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W966 MYA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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