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X915 DKV

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

205,018 mi
Last recorded205,018 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX915 DKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 205,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 204,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body seal added under vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2018 203,722 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 233,000 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 198,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 198,612 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing strut top mount . (2.4.A.3)

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 193,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded signs of vehicle been stood (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear inner valance corroded but not near any prescribed areas

Nearside corrosion on inner sills at centre

Offside Rear inner valance corroded but not near any prescribed areas

Offside inner sills corroded at centre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded signs of vehicle been stood (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 192,288 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 186,762 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 164,591 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 150,478 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 138,450 miles

o/s inner c/v boot broken

Fail 23 Feb 2010 138,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s inner c/v boot broken

Pass 23 Mar 2009 128,051 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 128,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 121,188 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Spare tyre defective

surface rust on offside rear brake disc

Fail 13 Mar 2008 121,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Spare tyre defective

surface rust on offside rear brake disc

Pass 9 Mar 2007 104,543 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 98,295 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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X915 DKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 112,214 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 X915 DKV, 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 25 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 X915 DKV registered?

X915 DKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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