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W96 LKH

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW96 LKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 140,018 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.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)

Oil leak

all arches corroded

brake load valve corroded

corrosion to suspension/steering components and prescribed areas

crack in front registration plate

front and rear brake discs pitted

general body surface rust

nearside and offside front wiper blades split

offside front headlight cracked

rear wiper blades split

Pass 14 Jun 2010 135,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension mountings slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2010 135,921 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension mountings slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 129,352 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 129,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 119,991 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 119,991 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 102,860 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 102,772 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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W96 LKH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 W96 LKH, 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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W96 LKH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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