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X259 JNS

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX259 JNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2013

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front wheel inclination angle visually incorrect due totracking or bent shock absorber or bent sus;arn

Pass 16 Mar 2012

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 195,770 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 193,755 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 193,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 195,517 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 195,196 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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X259 JNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 X259 JNS, 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 X259 JNS registered?

X259 JNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 2000.

Is X259 JNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X259 JNS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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