MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,437 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and o/s rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear side lamp lens damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside door outer skin corrding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal suspension arms front mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
drivers seat worn
n/s inner and outer sills corroding
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock top mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged
Nearside inner and outer sills corroding
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer hand brake cables braking (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal suspension mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both inner and outer sills welded and under sealed
drivers seat worn
noise from o/s/f suspension when turning
van is rusting
wheel arches corroding
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock top mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged
Nearside inner and outer sills corroding
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer hand brake cables braking (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal suspension mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both inner and outer sills welded and under sealed
drivers seat worn
noise from o/s/f suspension when turning
van is rusting
wheel arches corroding
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal shock top mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sub frame rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear lamp damaged
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside inner and outer sills corroding
Offside Front drivers seat worn
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal suspension arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both sills welded and under sealed
wheel arches starting to corroding
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s metal brake pipes corroding or covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front drivers seat worn
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all welded mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all welding repairs covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all suspension parts starting to corrode
under side of van starting to corrode
wheel arches starting to corrode
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame o/s/f mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corrodeing (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/ s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear pad warning cable broken
Nearside front and rear arches rusting
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front drivers seat worn
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corrodeing (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock upper mounting area inner wings (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
vehicle smoking slightly
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock upper mounting area inner wings (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
vehicle smoking slightly
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Lower screen cracked
Oil leak engine bay ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
gear nob damaged
under body condition corroding
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm front mount area corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm front mount area corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and across rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet near coil spring mount areas (2.4.A.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
Offside Front jacking point corroded
Oil leak engine ()
gear nob damaged
n/ s and o/s inner sills corroded
screen has crack to lower o/s
under body condition corroded
exhaust shield
inner sills corroding
mirror damaged
screen cracked
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint anti roll bar drop link ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam (1.7.5c)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint anti roll bar drop link ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure glass insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leak
exhaust shield loose
n/s and o/s inner sills starting to corroded
screen crack to mid lower
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
windsceen crack at bottom
Centre exhaust insecure
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
O/S Head lamp glass cracked
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Centre exhaust insecure
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
O/S Head lamp glass cracked
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
body sills condition
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
o/s mirror
slight movement in rack arms
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
body sills condition
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
o/s mirror
slight movement in rack arms
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
body condition
front x member corroding
o/s inner c.v gaiter split
o/s mirror
o/s/r tyre worn inner edge
rack arms slight play
rear lenses condition
o/s mirror condition
o/s/r lens condition
o/s/r tyre condition
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s mirror condition
o/s/r lens condition
o/s/r tyre condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust noise
o/s inner cv gaiter split
o/s inner cv gaiter split
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust noise
screen chipped
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake fluid level getting low
screen chipped
front flexible brake hoses starting to crack
screen chipped
slight corrosion on rear brake discs
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
X726 BGX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 X726 BGX, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of X726 BGX?
You can check the full history of X726 BGX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was X726 BGX registered?
X726 BGX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 December 2000.
Is X726 BGX safe to buy?
The MOT history for X726 BGX shows 28 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does X726 BGX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X726 BGX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.