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X401 UYC

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationX401 UYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bodywork poor rust on every pannel

both rear sliding door handles inop

jacking mounts corroded

nearside front tyre tracking out on inner edge

no milage display

noise on engine pullys

rear wiper insecure

under body front and rear corroded , rashed with rust ,

Fail 10 Jun 2015

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bodywork poor rust on every pannel

both rear sliding door handles inop

jacking mounts corroded

nearside front tyre tracking out on inner edge

no milage display

noise on engine pullys

rear wiper insecure

under body front and rear corroded , rashed with rust ,

Pass 11 Dec 2013

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

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

offside and nearside front outer and inner sills corroded

offside front tyre 3mm tread

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

serpentine belt squeeking and bouncing, possible clutchless alternator pulley

slight oil leak

vehicle chassis and rear valance rashed with rust

Fail 10 Dec 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside and nearside front outer and inner sills corroded

offside front tyre 3mm tread

serpentine belt squeeking and bouncing, possible clutchless alternator pulley

slight oil leak

vehicle chassis and rear valance rashed with rust

Pass 12 Dec 2012 9 miles

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

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

both front wheel arches Body rashed with rust

front and rear brake discs corroded

nearside mirror repaired

Fail 12 Dec 2012 25,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

both front wheel arches Body rashed with rust

front and rear brake discs corroded

nearside mirror repaired

Pass 9 Dec 2011 22,025 miles

both rear brake discs corroded Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded Rear brake pipes corroded Bodywork in poor condition Rear lower valance corroded

drive belt noisey

heater plug warning lamp on dash

inner c/v boots split

milage difficult to read

Fail 9 Dec 2011 22,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

both rear brake discs corroded Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded Rear brake pipes corroded Bodywork in poor condition Rear lower valance corroded

drive belt noisey

heater plug warning lamp on dash

inner c/v boots split

milage difficult to read

Pass 1 Jun 2010

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside driveshaft inner gaiter split.

Pass 29 May 2009

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006

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 UYC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UYC, 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 X401 UYC registered?

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

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The MOT history for X401 UYC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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