MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,544 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear shockabsorber casings broken
bonnet pull stiff to open+adrift
brake pipes+ferrules corroding,n/s inner c.v. boot split,oil leaks,chassis members+panels+suspension components corroded
n/s door mirror poor condition
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
long handbrake travel
n/s door mirror poor condition,rear shockabsorber casings broken
nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,n/s inner c.v. boot split,oil leaks,front+rear chassis members+panels+suspension components corroded
Oil leak
n/s/r shock absorber casing loose
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
n/s/r shock absorber casing loose
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front and rear brake discs rusty and worn.
Oil leak
n/s door mirror glass broken.
n/s/r shock absorber metal dust cover rusted and broken.
o/s/r tyre worn low.
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front and rear brake discs rusty and worn.
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
n/s door mirror glass broken.
n/s/r shock absorber metal dust cover rusted and broken.
o/s/r tyre worn low.
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nail in rear tyre
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front and rear discs and pads in poor condition
front and rear discs and pads in poor condition
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X861 VAF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 X861 VAF, 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 X861 VAF registered?
X861 VAF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2000.
Is X861 VAF safe to buy?
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