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X872 EJE

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,569 mi
Last recorded112,569 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX872 EJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 112,569 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 112,190 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 112,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2011 109,941 miles

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

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

o/s mirror cracked

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Nov 2010 108,465 miles

brake pipes rusty

o/s/front antiroll bar link gaiter split

o/s/mirror cracked

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2010 108,465 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pipes rusty

o/s/front antiroll bar link gaiter split

o/s/mirror cracked

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2009 105,058 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 105,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT C/V BOOT INNER SPLIT ON RUBBER

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 1 Dec 2008 100,909 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 7 Dec 2007
Fail 7 Dec 2007

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 51,753 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 25,231 miles

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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X872 EJE 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 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X872 EJE, 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

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What year was X872 EJE registered?

X872 EJE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 December 2000.

Is X872 EJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X872 EJE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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