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X596 RBD

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

218,768 mi
Last recorded218,768 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX596 RBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 218,768 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

play in n/s/f steering arm

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Apr 2014 209,698 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pipes greased

inner/outer sills undersealed

secondary bonnet catch inop

Pass 7 Mar 2013 201,364 miles

brake warning light on

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

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

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

both side repeaters discoloured

brakes function ok but pedal sinks slowly

chassis corroded

front bumper damaged

front tyre size different to rear

o/s 2nd side repeater inop

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear bumper damaged

secondry bonnet catch faulty

sills corroded

spare wheel missing from under vehicle

Fail 1 Mar 2013 201,360 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front 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 position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both side repeaters discoloured

brake warning light on

chassis corroded

front bumper damaged

front tyre size different to rear

o/s 2nd side repeater inop

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear bumper damaged

secondry bonnet catch faulty

sills corroded

spare wheel missing from under vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2012 196,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 189,052 miles

brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroded

o/s mirror damaged

slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

Pass 16 Feb 2010 178,112 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 175,805 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 172,576 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 88,729 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 76,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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X596 RBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 112,214 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 X596 RBD, 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 25 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 X596 RBD registered?

X596 RBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X596 RBD safe to buy?

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