MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,602 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)
corrosion nsf inner wing / bulkhead
glow plug light on
os and ns headlamps badly condensated
os and nsf chassis legs heavily corroded
osr shock absorber metal dust shroud rotten
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both inner cv boots split
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both inner cv boots split
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
offside rear lamp lense cracked
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X166 DFJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 X166 DFJ, 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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X166 DFJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2000.
Is X166 DFJ safe to buy?
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