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X59 JJV

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,657 mi
Last recorded137,657 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX59 JJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 137,657 miles

N/S INNER CV GATER SPLIT

Fail 14 Feb 2012 137,655 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S INNER CV GATER SPLIT

Pass 21 Feb 2011 133,638 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 133,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

ns inner cv gatter split

Pass 15 Feb 2010 129,330 miles

n/s inner cv gaiter split

Pass 26 Feb 2009 124,969 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 124,946 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 117,899 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 117,899 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 114,678 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 114,598 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 104,367 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 104,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs getting worn.

O/S/F inner CV gaiter split.

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

Rear brake discs corroding.

Small cut in N/S/F tyre.

Surface corrosion on some brake pipes.

Wipers could be better.

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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X59 JJV 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 X59 JJV, 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 X59 JJV registered?

X59 JJV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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