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X266 XEO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,204 mi
Last recorded139,204 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX266 XEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 139,204 miles

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

o/s/r lamp damaged

slight corrosion under neath

Fail 12 Sep 2012 139,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r lamp damaged

slight corrosion under neath

Pass 12 Sep 2011 135,711 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 135,711 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 133,115 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 123,232 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 123,226 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2008 109,112 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both front wipers worn

Fail 14 Jun 2008 109,112 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both front wipers worn

Pass 10 Apr 2007 92,101 miles

cracking to front flexi brake hoses.

exhaust tail pipe corroded.

o/s front inner cv boot torn.

rear brake discs noise when spun.

slight uneven wear to front tyres.

Pass 4 Mar 2006 85,023 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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X266 XEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X266 XEO, 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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What year was X266 XEO registered?

X266 XEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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