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X401 OJW

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX401 OJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2017

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ourigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 117,510 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 117,500 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 116,784 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 116,173 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 114,709 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 112,273 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 109,152 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 105,744 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 102,464 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 120,366 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 117,614 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 117,614 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 114,178 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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X401 OJW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X401 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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X401 OJW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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