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X581 UEV

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,836 mi
Last recorded120,836 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX581 UEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 120,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 120,836 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 114,471 miles

Front exhaust brackets broken off but exhaust adequately supported.

N/s driveshaft inner joint gaitor split.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 114,471 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front exhaust brackets broken off but exhaust adequately supported.

N/s driveshaft inner joint gaitor split.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 107,600 miles

Front number plate damaged.

N/s driveshaft inner gaitor split.

Fail 24 Feb 2010 107,600 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front number plate damaged.

N/s driveshaft inner gaitor split.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 102,448 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 102,448 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

O/S inner drive shaft gaitor split.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 94,756 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 94,611 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f inner c.v gaiter split

Pass 9 Feb 2007 87,076 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 79,158 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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X581 UEV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X581 UEV, 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 X581 UEV registered?

X581 UEV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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