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X59 KNS

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,123 mi
Last recorded115,123 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 115,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under body corrosion.

Pass 7 Aug 2024 114,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2023 113,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 113,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 110,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security iner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 110,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security iner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 107,725 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 107,702 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 107,592 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 107,267 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 May 2018 107,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 106,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

PARKING BRAKE ONLY 18%

Fail 21 Mar 2017 106,211 miles

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

PARKING BRAKE ONLY 18%

Pass 8 Apr 2016 104,044 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 104,044 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 104,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 97,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre perished

tail pipe corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 97,605 miles

all brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre perished

tail pipe corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 92,199 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 90,894 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 84,182 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 74,686 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 74,686 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007
Pass 6 Sep 2006

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

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

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 KNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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