MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
WINDSCREEN DAMAGE OUTSIDE ZONE B †SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK AT SILENCER †OS REAR LAMP CRACKED †
WINDSCREEN DAMAGE OUTSIDE ZONE B †SOME WEAR IN STEERING RACK †OS REAR LAMP LENS CRACKED †SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT SILENCER OUTPUT
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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W972 FOW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 W972 FOW, 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 W972 FOW registered?
W972 FOW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2000.
Is W972 FOW safe to buy?
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