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X357 BAL

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,097 mi
Last recorded138,097 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX357 BAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 138,097 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

The nearside sill is corroded but the corrosion is outside any prescribed area.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 138,097 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

The nearside sill is corroded but the corrosion is outside any prescribed area.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 128,137 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 128,003 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 119,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 110,681 miles

The offside inner constant velocity joint gaiter is split.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 102,782 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 89,507 miles

advise both inner cv boots damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2006 82,620 miles

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

front screen has crack onthe edge

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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X357 BAL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 X357 BAL, 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 X357 BAL registered?

X357 BAL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X357 BAL safe to buy?

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