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X273 CGU

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,721 mi
Last recorded151,721 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX273 CGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 151,721 miles

Auxilliary belt is slipping

Body lower sections are corroded and the nearside door is taped. No sharp edges exposed likely to cause injury.

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside front - around welded repair (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside wiper blade clears on one sweep but not the other.

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear parking brake is binding slightly.

Rear brake pipes are corroded but not to excess yet.

Rear chassis is corroded but not to excess yet.

Rear handbrake outer cables are split - replacement recommended.

Rear handbrake outer cables are split - replacement recommended.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside sill and chassis sections around seat belt anchor point. (5.2.6)

There is slightly more travel than is usual in foot brake but there is still reserve.

Underside is heavily underselaed and very muddy.

Underside is very muddy and oily - on limit for inspection.

Fail 2 May 2017 151,415 miles

Electrical wiring insecure ignition switch is dangling from its wiring. (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Auxilliary drive belt is slipping.

Body lower areas are corroded and the nearside front door lower edge is taped. No sharp edges exposed likely to cause injury.

Both rear handbrake outer cables are split.

Chassis is corroded but not to excess yet.

Driver's door trim is insecure.

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside windscreen washer jet is insecure but provides sufficient liquid.

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efforts : nearside 91kg, offside 136kg

Rear brake pipes are corroded - approaching limit.

Underside is heavily undersealed and very muddy.

Vehicle underside is very muddy and oily- on limit of being able to test.

Vehicle starting arrangement (a screwdriver to turn the switch and the key located somewhere close by and several attempts) isn't an MOT failure but is not satisfactory.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 147,842 miles

Engine oil leak.

Fuel filler area is damp but cap, seal and pipe appear to be sound.

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside washer jet is insecure but provides sufficient liquid.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside mirror lens has temporary repair

Rear brake pipes are corroded but not to excess. attention recommended.

Rear chassis is corroded but not to excess.

Underside is very muddy.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 147,811 miles

Nearside 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake pedal is pressed. (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger and sill. (5.2.6)

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

Engine oil leak.

Fuel filler area is damp but cap, seal and pipe appear to be sound.

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside washer jet is insecure but provides sufficient liquid.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake pipes are corroded but not to excess. attention recommended.

Rear chassis is corroded but not to excess.

Underside is very muddy.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 144,759 miles

A fan is fitted on top of the dash pod. Driver's view of the road appears not to be adversley affected.

All rear brake pipes are corroded but not to excess.

Brake pedal rubber is worn.

Driver's seat is worn but secure.

Gear knob is broken causing difficulty with gear selection.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear tyre valve is bent but secure.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear cbrake caliper dust cover is torn.

Oil leaks - alternator is covered in oil.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear chassis is corroded but not to excess.

Sills are heavily corroded renderering jacking points unsafe to use.

Underside is generally corroded.

Underside is very muddy.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 144,742 miles

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

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

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

A fan is fitted on top of the dash pod. Driver's view of the road appears not to be adversley affected.

All rear brake pipes are corroded but not to excess.

Brake pedal rubber is worn.

Driver's seat is worn but secure.

Gear knob is broken causing difficulty with gear selection.

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear tyre valve is bent but secure.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear cbrake caliper dust cover is torn.

Oil leaks - alternator is covered in oil.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear chassis is corroded but not to excess.

Sills are heavily corroded renderering jacking points unsafe to use.

Underside is generally corroded.

Underside is very muddy.

Pass 15 May 2014 140,676 miles

Brake pedal rubber is worn.

Jacking points in sills are corroded to the extent where they are unsafe to use.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front sill is heavily corroded.

Oil leak

Passenger's door lower edge is corroded but unlikely to cause injury to the public.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of vehicle is corroded generally.

n/s rear tyre valve out of shape but still secure

o/s rear brake caliper slider rubber dust cover missing, replacement recommended if available ?

Fail 6 May 2014 140,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pedal rubber is worn.

Jacking points in sills are corroded to the extent where they are unsafe to use.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front sill is heavily corroded.

Oil leak

Passenger's door lower edge is corroded but unlikely to cause injury to the public.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of vehicle is corroded generally.

Pass 21 May 2013 134,143 miles

Brakes ; rear discs corroded , noise o/s/r

Driveshafts ; o/s inner gaiter deteriorated

Note ; rev limiter not allowing full rpm for emissions test

Some corrosion at rear chassis , surface

Suspension ; o/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint seal split

Various covers / mouldings fitted , restricted views

Wheel nuts covered

Fail 20 May 2013 134,136 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; rear discs corroded , noise o/s/r

Driveshafts ; o/s inner gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Note ; rev limiter not allowing full rpm for emissions test

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Some corrosion at rear chassis , surface

Suspension ; o/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint seal split

Various covers / mouldings fitted , restricted views

Wheel nuts covered

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 131,583 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in screen in swept area but dose not obscure drivers view

discs worn

off side mirror damaged

rear chassis rusty

rear discs worn and rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2012 131,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in screen in swept area but dose not obscure drivers view

discs worn

off side mirror damaged

rear chassis rusty

rear discs worn and rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2011 120,942 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake disc,s in worn thin and o/s rear pads have gone metal to metal

Fail 15 Feb 2011 120,939 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake disc,s in worn thin and o/s rear pads have gone metal to metal

Pass 12 Feb 2010 109,483 miles

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

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

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

offside front & nearside front inner cv boots split

Pass 6 Feb 2009 98,293 miles

offside & nearside wiper blades torn on ends

Pass 5 Feb 2008 93,042 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Some areas of chassis starting to corrode

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 6 Feb 2007

exhaust tailpipe very rusty & flaking

n/s/r brake flexi hose slightly twisted

Pass 27 Jan 2006 84,451 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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X273 CGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X273 CGU, 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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X273 CGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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