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X953 VBK

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

104,586 mi
Last recorded104,586 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX953 VBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 104,586 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

advise surface corrosion ns and os inner sills

Fail 23 Jul 2018 104,586 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

advise surface corrosion ns and os inner sills

Pass 22 Jul 2017 98,801 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 98,801 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 92,012 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

both rear service brake efforts low

bottom hose rubbing on turbo induction pipe

handbrake efficiency close to limit

windscreen damaged not in swept area

Fail 23 Jul 2016 92,012 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

both rear service brake efforts low

bottom hose rubbing on turbo induction pipe

handbrake efficiency close to limit

windscreen damaged not in swept area

Pass 24 Jul 2015 89,548 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear tyre as small cut on tread

Fail 15 Jul 2015 89,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 86,316 miles

Corrosion in both outer sill areas.

Fuel cap deteriorating.

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

Nearside front inner cv.joint gaitor deteriorating.

Nearside side indicator slightly white

Offside front indicator slightly white.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,316 miles

Corrosion in both outer sill areas.

Fuel cap deteriorating.

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

Nearside front inner cv.joint gaitor deteriorating.

Nearside side indicator slightly white

Offside front indicator slightly white.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 156,234 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,565 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 70,094 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 64,089 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 12 May 2010 64,036 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

NS inner CV gaiter split

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OS wiper partially split

OSF indicator lense partially loose

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front bumper partially insecure on NS

Pass 11 May 2009 57,980 miles

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

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

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 11 May 2009 57,980 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 16 May 2008 52,870 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 52,870 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2007 46,283 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,141 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 37,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

nearside front jacking point damaged

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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X953 VBK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X953 VBK, 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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X953 VBK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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