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X656 FGX

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,374 mi
Last recorded149,374 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX656 FGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 149,374 miles

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

front disc rusty and corroded

offside front chassis corrode

Fail 10 Mar 2011 149,374 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front disc rusty and corroded

offside front chassis corrode

Fail 5 Feb 2010 142,861 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear brake pipes showing signs of rusting

exhaust heat shield insecure and resting on exhaust pipe

rear chassis rusty

various stone chips in screen

Pass 5 Feb 2010 142,861 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake pipes showing signs of rusting

exhaust heat shield insecure and resting on exhaust pipe

rear chassis rusty

various stone chips in screen

Fail 28 Jan 2009 135,333 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

underside chassiss rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2009 135,333 miles

underside chassiss rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2008 133,438 miles

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

offside front drive shaft inner cv boot split

Fail 23 Jan 2008 133,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside front drive shaft inner cv boot split

Pass 2 Feb 2007 119,577 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 119,577 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 107,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pad wear indicator wire cut at nearside rear.

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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X656 FGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X656 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 X656 FGX registered?

X656 FGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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