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X357 OJW

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2008
Tests6 (1 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate16.7%

Mileage

216,983 mi
Last recorded216,983 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

1 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2008 216,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

both wipers slightly split on ends

o/s/cv boot perished

surface corrosion to rear chassis rails

Fail 26 Jan 2007 176,501 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 175,644 miles

minor blow in exhaust front section

slight play in steering rack

surface corrosion to rear of chassis

Fail 12 Jan 2007 174,889 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

offside steering rack has slight play

rear nearside tyre has a screw in tread

Fail 30 Oct 2006 167,298 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2006 139,834 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OJW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 16.7%.

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 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 X357 OJW, 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 OJW registered?

X357 OJW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X357 OJW safe to buy?

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