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X356 BCU

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,150 mi
Last recorded131,150 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX356 BCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 131,150 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front wings corroded

nearside inner sill repaired

offside inner sill corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2011 131,148 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front wings corroded

nearside inner sill repaired

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 118,249 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 118,249 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 108,791 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHTLY TINTED WINDOWS

SUN VISOR FITTED TO TOP OF SCREEN

Pass 23 Apr 2008 905,894 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 90,970 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 95,531 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 83,888 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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X356 BCU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X356 BCU, 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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What year was X356 BCU registered?

X356 BCU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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