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X863 GBM

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

264,394 mi
Last recorded264,394 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX863 GBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2011 264,394 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 253,639 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

body and chassis corroding

centre exhaust bracket half missing, rubber likely to fall off

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front metal brake pipe corroding

offside headlamp poor security, body damaged behind it

Fail 5 Nov 2009 253,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

body and chassis corroding

centre exhaust bracket half missing, rubber likely to fall off

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front metal brake pipe corroding

offside headlamp poor security, body damaged behind it

Fail 23 Oct 2009 253,639 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

body and chassis corroding

brake pedal fluctuation felt

fan belt noisey and power steering poor

front brake pads low and discs VERY poor

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

handbrake grabs

nearside front metal brake pipe corroding

nearside headlamp condensation

nearside wing mirror glass missing

rear brake discs VERY poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2008 246,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 246,394 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 229,703 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 229,321 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 214,943 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 214,883 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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X863 GBM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 X863 GBM, 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 X863 GBM registered?

X863 GBM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X863 GBM safe to buy?

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