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X649 FGX

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,163 mi
Last recorded93,163 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX649 FGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,163 miles

various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle however structuraly sound at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2014 88,920 miles

minor oil leaks

Damage to windscreen

General underbody heavily corroded especially sills

Tyres wearing and cracking

Fail 13 Jun 2014 88,920 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Damage to windscreen

General underbody heavily corroded especially sills

Tyres wearing and cracking

minor oil leaks

Fail 17 Jun 2013 85,870 miles

All coil springs corroded

Brake pipes corroding

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front An item not tested (Manual)

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both n/s tyres heavily cracked/damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 17 Jun 2013 85,870 miles

All coil springs corroded

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust heavily corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

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

both n/s tyres heavily cracked/damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 21 Jun 2012 83,437 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Corrosion to drivers side of vehicle

Corrosion to sills and underbody

Exhaust corroded

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2012 83,437 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pipes corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to drivers side of vehicle

Corrosion to sills and underbody

Exhaust corroded

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 81,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front antiroll bar d bushes worn

ns and os inner cv gaitors both split

ns outer sill holed by corrosion

nsr shock absorber sheild damaged by corrosion

rear tyres both cracked and perished

Fail 13 May 2011 81,330 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)

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

front antiroll bar d bushes worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns and os inner cv gaitors both split

ns outer sill holed by corrosion

nsr shock absorber sheild damaged by corrosion

rear tyres both cracked and perished

Pass 17 Mar 2010 78,639 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 78,635 miles

Centre 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front inner cv boots split

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2008 72,865 miles

OSF inner cv gator split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 69,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 62,567 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 62,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X649 FGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 X649 FGX, 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 X649 FGX registered?

X649 FGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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