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X289 CGU

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,921 mi
Last recorded157,921 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 CGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 157,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside wiper blade split recomend early renewal

rea number plate deteriorated to legal limit recomend early renewal

Fail 8 Sep 2014 157,577 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside wiper blade split recomend early renewal

rea number plate deteriorated to legal limit recomend early renewal

Pass 24 Sep 2013

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both headlights have a poor beam pattern

o/s/f inner cv boot is perished

rear no plate delaminating

Fail 23 Sep 2013

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both headlights have a poor beam pattern

o/s/f inner cv boot is perished

rear no plate delaminating

front shock absorbers ineffective

Pass 28 Sep 2012 119,941 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 119,940 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake travel high /low readings from offside and nearside hand brake

high imbalence recorded at rear foot brake

Pass 21 Sep 2011 97,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside cv perished near to splitting [part of test from January 2012]

passed emission test [printer malfunctioned ]

Pass 14 Sep 2010 86,156 miles

N/S Inner cv boot perrished

Rear silencer corroded

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 86,156 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

N/S Inner cv boot perrished

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S Inner cv boot split

Rear silencer corroded

Rear tyres perrished

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 79,498 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Offside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 73,022 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 71,661 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 68,857 miles

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

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

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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X289 CGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X289 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X289 CGU?

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What year was X289 CGU registered?

X289 CGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X289 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X289 CGU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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