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X103 FNH

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,803 mi
Last recorded157,803 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX103 FNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 157,803 miles

Both inner track rod ends have slight play.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear. (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F inner and outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 157,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing Centre buckle. (5.1.1)

Both inner track rod ends have slight play.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear. (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F inner and outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 136,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f doordstep/ sill area rotted but not within a prescribed area

Fail 12 Aug 2014 136,002 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f doordstep/ sill area rotted but not within a prescribed area

Pass 29 Jul 2013 113,522 miles

all brake discs worn

all pads getting low

o/s/ outer sill weak

wipers poor

Fail 26 Jul 2013 113,521 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs worn

all pads getting low

o/s/ outer sill weak

wipers poor

Pass 3 Aug 2012 105,690 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 105,690 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f brake judder

wipers poor

Pass 6 Aug 2011 95,693 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 95,013 miles

n/s hand brake cable in poor condition

some parts of vehicle corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2009 93,670 miles

minor corrosion to vehicle body

some metal brake pipes begining to corrode

Fail 23 Jun 2009 93,661 miles

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

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

minor corrosion to vehicle body

some metal brake pipes begining to corrode

Pass 17 Mar 2008 88,919 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 88,914 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

alternator noisy and belt tensioner worn

engine oil leak at turbo

Pass 23 Jan 2007 69,236 miles

ENGINE NOISY.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IN POOR CONDITION.

PARK-BRAKE MECHANISM PARTIALLY SIEZED.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 59,260 miles

scratches to windscreen

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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X103 FNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X103 FNH, 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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X103 FNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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