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X236 CAX

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

119,014 mi
Last recorded119,014 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX236 CAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 119,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear door not opening

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 118,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Advise nsr door not opening

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both front wheel arches corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 110,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 110,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 104,210 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 104,210 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 99,011 miles

o/s rear inner sill becoming corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 99,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear inner sill becoming corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 93,478 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 93,478 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 65,918 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 65,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 60,804 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 60,804 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 52,238 miles

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre on limit

Fail 4 Oct 2006 51,682 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads low

nearsdide and offside front brake flexy pipes perished slightly

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 5 Oct 2005 45,507 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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X236 CAX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 X236 CAX, 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 X236 CAX registered?

X236 CAX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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