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W985 LRP

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,627 mi
Last recorded127,627 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 LRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2012 127,627 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

sills corroded/front and rear brake discs corroded/rear brake pipes corroded/long hand brake travel/offside rear hand brake effort low/offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 118,911 miles

rear brake discs corroded/chip in screen/offside wiper blade split on end/sills and chassis corroded/front brake flexi hoses perished

Fail 23 Sep 2011 118,911 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs corroded/chip in screen/offside wiper blade split on end/sills and chassis corroded/front brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 24 Sep 2010 112,778 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both inner driveshaft gaiters split

Fail 21 Sep 2010 112,740 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both inner driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 10 Jun 2009 102,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 102,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 93,422 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 81,078 miles

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

both front brake hoses perrished

exhaust system corroded

slight play o/s steering rack inner joint

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 May 2006 67,459 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 67,459 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 May 2005 58,539 miles
Fail 4 May 2005 58,539 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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W985 LRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W985 LRP, 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 W985 LRP registered?

W985 LRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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