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X709 FAN

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,863 mi
Last recorded172,863 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX709 FAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 172,863 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 172,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

o/s inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 10 Oct 2008 159,932 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside 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 wipers poor

offside rear lamp cluster broken

Pass 5 Feb 2008 154,151 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 154,151 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 144,539 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 144,539 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate cracked.

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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X709 FAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X709 FAN, 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 X709 FAN registered?

X709 FAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 October 2000.

Is X709 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X709 FAN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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