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X678 SUB

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX678 SUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015

General corrosion.Home made vin plate

Pass 11 Feb 2014 124,216 miles

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

corrosion at sills,sill backs,rear chassis crosspieces and rails and inner wheel arches

fuel pipes showing corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2014 124,214 miles

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

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

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

corrosion at sills,sill backs,rear chassis crosspieces and rails and inner wheel arches

fuel pipes showing corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2013 120,396 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 114,688 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 109,207 miles

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

corrosion at sills,sill backs,allrear chassis rails and floors

Fail 17 Dec 2010 109,204 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion at sills,sill backs,allrear chassis rails and floors

Pass 8 Dec 2009 97,245 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 97,245 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 84,132 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 76,179 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 65,782 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 65,733 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 54,351 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 54,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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X678 SUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X678 SUB, 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 X678 SUB registered?

X678 SUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X678 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X678 SUB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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