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W987 KBB

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

217,543 mi
Last recorded217,543 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 KBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 217,543 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 208,210 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 208,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 May 2009 199,923 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 22 May 2009 199,923 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Nov 2008 188,971 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 188,750 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 168,068 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 167,775 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 138,580 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 138,579 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W987 KBB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W987 KBB, 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 W987 KBB registered?

W987 KBB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W987 KBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W987 KBB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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