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X557 FAJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,198 mi
Last recorded152,198 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 FAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 152,198 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 148,590 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 126,353 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 103,739 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 99,791 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 99,791 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 95,542 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 88,763 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 88,719 miles

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

inner cv boot split offside front

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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X557 FAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X557 FAJ, 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 X557 FAJ?

You can check the full history of X557 FAJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X557 FAJ registered?

X557 FAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X557 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X557 FAJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X557 FAJ have outstanding finance?

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