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X893 EEB

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX893 EEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2014

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Heavy corrosion offside inner sill

Heavy corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Heavy corrosion to front door shut/top of sills

Heavy corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Heavy corrosion to rear chassis crossmber

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

Offside front brake pipe to flexy hose corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear discs worn and pitted

Rear springs corroded

front number plate damaged

heavy corrosion to rear valance

Pass 17 Jul 2013 121,983 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre seat belt slow to retract

corrosion to both front door shuts

crack in windscreen outside swept area

front wiper blades detreriorated

heavy corrosion to inner and outer sills outside prescribed areas

heavy corrosion to rear chassis

heavy corrosion to rear valance/rear panel outside prescribed area

Fail 5 Jul 2013 121,650 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre seat belt slow to retract

corrosion to both front door shuts

crack in windscreen outside swept area

front wiper blades detreriorated

heavy corrosion to inner and outer sills outside prescribed areas

heavy corrosion to rear chassis

heavy corrosion to rear valance/rear panel outside prescribed area

Pass 12 Jul 2012 117,963 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

corrosion to both front and nearside rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to offside front door shut

heavy corrosion to both inner sills outside prrscribed area

heavy corrosion to both outer sills (outside prescribed area)

heavy corrosion to both rear door shuts

heavy corrosion to rear chassis crossmember/rear valance outside prescribed area

rear service brake efforts low

Fail 3 Jul 2012 117,887 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

corrosion to both front and nearside rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to offside front door shut

heavy corrosion to both inner sills outside prrscribed area

heavy corrosion to both outer sills (outside prescribed area)

heavy corrosion to both rear door shuts

heavy corrosion to rear chassis crossmember/rear valance outside prescribed area

rear service brake efforts low

Pass 1 Jul 2011 112,628 miles

Both chassis rails corroded

Front number plate damaged

Heaviy corrosion to offside & nearside front inner & outer sills

Inner & outer sills corroded

Nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

Nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Offside front steel brake pipe corroded

Slight corrosion to both front chassis legs

Fail 23 Jun 2011 112,543 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both chassis rails corroded

Front number plate damaged

Heaviy corrosion to offside & nearside front inner & outer sills

Inner & outer sills corroded

Nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

Nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Offside front steel brake pipe corroded

Slight corrosion to both front chassis legs

Pass 24 Jun 2010 109,705 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 109,701 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 107,874 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

crack in front number plate

crack in n/s/r indicator

crack in o/s tail lamp

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 19 Feb 2010 107,874 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

crack in front number plate

crack in n/s/r indicator

crack in o/s tail lamp

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 17 Jun 2009 105,878 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 105,878 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

near-side driveshaft inner gaiter is split.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 101,432 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 86,145 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X893 EEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X893 EEB, 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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X893 EEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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