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X553 HKX

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,221 mi
Last recorded144,221 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 HKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 144,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

play in steering rack on offside

Fail 29 Apr 2022 144,211 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

play in steering rack on offside

Fail 11 Jan 2022 144,209 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load covers around release button (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 142,530 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 142,529 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 141,536 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 141,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 137,976 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 6 Jul 2017 137,976 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 137,552 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 137,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 136,647 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 136,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 134,435 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 134,435 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 133,676 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 133,267 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 132,984 miles

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

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

surface..corrosion...rear.disc,s

Fail 20 Apr 2011 132,971 miles

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

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

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

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

surface..corrosion...rear.disc,s

Pass 22 Apr 2010 129,222 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 120,767 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 120,760 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 114,808 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 99,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X553 HKX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X553 HKX, 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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X553 HKX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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