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X559 HKX

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

213,155 mi
Last recorded213,155 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX559 HKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2016 213,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Nearside play evident in nearside plus offside inner steering jionts

Pass 14 Apr 2015 192,764 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 192,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 177,136 miles

general underside corrosion

rear exhaust pipe corroded

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 31 Mar 2014 177,077 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

general underside corrosion

rear exhaust pipe corroded

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 28 Mar 2014 176,960 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 174,992 miles

n/s handbrake only just met minimum requirements

o/s & n/s inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 20 Mar 2012 172,467 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 165,425 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 158,178 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 149,729 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 140,422 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 140,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 129,780 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 122,307 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 122,307 miles

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

hand brake n/s 167 o/s 74

rear foot brake n/s107 o/s 91

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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X559 HKX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X559 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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What year was X559 HKX registered?

X559 HKX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X559 HKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X559 HKX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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