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X181 XFM

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,722 mi
Last recorded175,722 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 XFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 175,722 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 164,638 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 152,380 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front inner cv gaiter damaged

offside front track rod has slight play

Fail 14 Jun 2008 152,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front inner cv gaiter damaged

offside front track rod has slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2007 136,679 miles

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

offside rear shock absover braking up

slight play on offside front tie rod

Fail 7 Jun 2007 136,679 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside inner constant velocity gaitor split

offside damper cassing braking up

slight play on offside tie rod

Pass 20 Feb 2006 132,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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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X181 XFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X181 XFM, 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 X181 XFM registered?

X181 XFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 December 2000.

Is X181 XFM safe to buy?

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