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X635 GEB

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,197 mi
Last recorded92,197 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX635 GEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 92,197 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust showing signs of corroion

slight under body corrosion

Pass 24 May 2012 137,296 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded. recommend renewal

n/s/f and o/s/f sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded. recommend renewal

n/s/r section of brake pipe is heavily corroded. recommend renewal

Fail 23 May 2012 137,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front to rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded. recommend renewal

n/s/f and o/s/f sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded. recommend renewal

n/s/r brake pads worn low. recommend renewal

n/s/r section of brake pipe is heavily corroded. recommend renewal

Pass 24 May 2011 139,903 miles

both front brake discs are deteriated

exhaust center section is deteriated and has slight leak of gases

n/s/f and o/s/f sections of brake pipe are corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 132,903 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs are deteriated

exhaust center section is deteriated and has slight leak of gases

n/s/f and o/s/f sections of brake pipe are corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 125,696 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs deteriated. recommend renewal

both rear brake discs badly deteriated. recommend renewal

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes have corrosion evident

Pass 8 May 2009 118,335 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 110,174 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 111,923 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 111,852 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 104,422 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 104,422 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake warning light staying on

front discs worn

front pads appear low

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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X635 GEB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X635 GEB, 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 X635 GEB registered?

X635 GEB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X635 GEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X635 GEB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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