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X161 SSM

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,654 mi
Last recorded170,654 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 SSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 170,654 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 154,250 miles
Pass 6 May 2011

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

slight corrosion to sills not holed

Fail 21 Apr 2011

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

slight corrosion to sills not holed

Pass 26 Apr 2010 137,373 miles

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

brake pipes at rear poor condition

nearside inner cv boot split

offside front inner and outer sill corroded, not within prescribed areas

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 16 Apr 2010 137,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes at rear poor condition

nearside inner cv boot split

offside front inner and outer sill corroded, not within prescribed areas

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 19 Mar 2010 136,590 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 123,461 miles

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 16 Apr 2008 104,005 miles

n/s inner cv boot loose

only one seat fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2008 104,005 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s inner cv boot loose

only one seat fitted at time of test

Pass 18 May 2007 86,769 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 86,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 79,403 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 78,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 63,313 miles

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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X161 SSM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X161 SSM, 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 X161 SSM registered?

X161 SSM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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