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X265 BCS

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

216,973 mi
Last recorded216,973 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX265 BCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 216,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER FLOOR CORROSION

Fail 6 Sep 2024 216,960 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired plate screwed on inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded not within prescribed area

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded not with prescrided area

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 216,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 216,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 216,428 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 213,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside top strut bearing jerky on rotation

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front outrigger / n/s & o/s inner sills / Surface corrosion underside &c.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 205,340 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 201,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill Holed And Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre Under Inflated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn On Inner Tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Cut In Side Wall

Offside Front Inner Sill Holed And Corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn On Inner And Outer Tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 200,568 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Holed And Blowing Around Exhaust Mounting (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust Mounting Rubber Missing (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Leak From Under Bonnet (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Sill Holed And Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre Under Inflated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn On Inner Tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Cut In Side Wall

Offside Front Inner Sill Holed And Corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn On Inner And Outer Tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 190,904 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 190,349 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill/floor (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill/x member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 177,601 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/innersill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/innersill (5.2.6)

rear x member holed and corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2016 177,592 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/innersill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/innersill (5.2.6)

rear x member holed and corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 168,548 miles

VEHICLE CORODED IN SEVERAL PLCES BUT NOT AFFECTING STRENGHT

Fail 26 Jan 2015 168,531 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

VEHICLE CORODED IN SEVERAL PLCES BUT NOT AFFECTING STRENGHT

Pass 5 Feb 2014 163,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Feb 2014 163,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Jan 2013 156,001 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 145,477 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 145,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 135,523 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 135,523 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2010 123,987 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 123,987 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 116,998 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 110,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 101,209 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 90,556 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nail in tyre

Fail 19 Jan 2006 90,556 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nail in tyre

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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X265 BCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 112,214 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 X265 BCS, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X265 BCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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