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X492 VLG

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,136 mi
Last recorded117,136 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX492 VLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 117,136 miles

N/S and O/S outer sills rusted

Pass 19 Oct 2011 114,390 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 114,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 110,560 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 110,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 105,164 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 97,356 miles

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

NSF INNER DRIVESHAFT BOOT SLIT

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 97,356 miles

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

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

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

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

NSF INNER DRIVESHAFT BOOT SLIT

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 93,214 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007
Pass 8 Feb 2006 90,969 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 90,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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X492 VLG 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 X492 VLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X492 VLG?

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What year was X492 VLG registered?

X492 VLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X492 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X492 VLG 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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