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X659 BEL

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,750 mi
Last recorded123,750 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX659 BEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2014 123,750 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front Exhaust mount corroded but still secure

Pass 14 Aug 2013 119,795 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 119,757 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 115,815 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 115,802 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 111,325 miles

both front anti-roll bar links worn

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2010 107,317 miles

offside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 19 Aug 2009 103,485 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 103,471 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 99,025 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 99,012 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 94,017 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 88,322 miles

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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X659 BEL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X659 BEL, 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 X659 BEL registered?

X659 BEL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X659 BEL safe to buy?

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