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X247 VAO

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,765 mi
Last recorded110,765 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX247 VAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 110,765 miles

Both sides inner sills corroded

Brake pipes corroded

Underside has areas of corrosion but no within prescribed area

Pass 4 Dec 2015 96,513 miles

all brake pipes corroded

corrosion on nearside sills but not exsessive

corrosion on offside sills but not exsessive

underside is corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 86,319 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bothside sills corroded + holed

driver seat slightly insecure/ gear lever knob broken

offside front inner wing corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2014 86,319 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bothside sills corroded + holed

driver seat slightly insecure/ gear lever knob broken

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,748 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 83,748 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 81,541 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly split

Fail 3 Oct 2012 81,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal rubber slightly split

Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,930 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,925 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 61,782 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 61,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,538 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 53,537 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 46,775 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,596 miles

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

o/s/f drive shaft inner boot split

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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X247 VAO 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 68.8%.

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 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 X247 VAO, 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 X247 VAO registered?

X247 VAO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X247 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X247 VAO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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