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X597 HOU

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

149,158 mi
Last recorded149,158 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 HOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2013 149,158 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

chip in nearside headlight

engine water leak

injector leaking

nearside sliding outer door handle missing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sills corroded and holed

steering rack noisey

various exhaust blows

Pass 5 Mar 2012 132,411 miles

chip in nearside headlight

rear reg plate in poor condition

Fail 2 Mar 2012 132,411 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

chip in nearside headlight

rear reg plate in poor condition

Fail 24 Jan 2012 131,727 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside headlight chipped

unable to open side doors

wiper blades split

Pass 5 Jan 2011 115,294 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside headlight chipped

offside fronr chasis leg rusty

various chips in screen

Fail 17 Dec 2009 99,831 miles

Crack in N/s/f headlamp lense

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2009 99,831 miles

Crack in N/s/f headlamp lense

Rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2008 93,663 miles

Front number plate in poor condition.

Fail 10 Dec 2008 93,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front number plate in poor condition.

Long handbrake travel.

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

Nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter split.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 80,472 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 80,472 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 64,119 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 55,140 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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X597 HOU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 X597 HOU, 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 X597 HOU registered?

X597 HOU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X597 HOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X597 HOU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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