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X304 VEV

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,764 mi
Last recorded115,764 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX304 VEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 115,764 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 115,764 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 98,598 miles

Both front tyres worn close or are on tread depth markers

Both rear tyres worn on inner - n/s worst (cord not showing at present)

Slight side to side movement in handbrake lever

n/s wiper split on end

o/s/f driveshaft inner gaitor cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2012 98,674 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn close or are on tread depth markers

Both rear tyres worn on inner - n/s worst (cord not showing at present)

Slight side to side movement in handbrake lever

n/s wiper split on end

o/s/f driveshaft inner gaitor cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2011 82,147 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 82,147 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 74,458 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 74,458 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 64,767 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 59,895 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 59,895 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 May 2007

Nearside door mirror cracked

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2006 36,794 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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X304 VEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X304 VEV, 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 X304 VEV registered?

X304 VEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X304 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X304 VEV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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