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X538 UTU

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,375 mi
Last recorded130,375 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 UTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 130,375 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 121,632 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 121,621 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 116,678 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 116,668 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 110,221 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

underside very rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2009 119,446 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 119,431 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 115,226 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 106,816 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 96,925 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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X538 UTU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X538 UTU, 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 X538 UTU?

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What year was X538 UTU registered?

X538 UTU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 October 2000.

Is X538 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X538 UTU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X538 UTU have outstanding finance?

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