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X496 OLC

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,502 mi
Last recorded259,502 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX496 OLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 259,502 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2015 259,502 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014

Mileage not dispalyed

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 99,703 miles

bandage and tape on the exhaust at the front

exhaust rusty

rear tyres worn slightly on the inner edges

slight damage n/s outer cv boot

Fail 10 Jul 2013 99,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bandage and tape on the exhaust at the front

exhaust rusty

rear tyres worn slightly on the inner edges

slight damage n/s outer cv boot

Pass 13 Jul 2012 96,992 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 13 Jul 2012 96,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 14 Jul 2011 89,438 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust wrapped in duck tape

front exhaust is missing one mounting hanger

Fail 7 Jul 2011 89,385 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust wrapped in duck tape

front exhaust is missing one mounting hanger

offside inner cv boot split

Pass 7 Jul 2010 77,343 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 26,969 miles

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

Handbrake lever access restricted

nearside wiper rubber perishing at ends

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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X496 OLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 X496 OLC, 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 X496 OLC registered?

X496 OLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 October 2000.

Is X496 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X496 OLC 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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