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X958 SEY

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

366,470 mi
Last recorded366,470 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX958 SEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 366,470 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 365,876 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 344,257 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 343,082 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2009 313,825 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 294,442 miles

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

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 3 Jun 2008 294,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 May 2008 293,882 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 257,921 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 235,521 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 233,108 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2005 185,292 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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X958 SEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X958 SEY, 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 X958 SEY registered?

X958 SEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X958 SEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X958 SEY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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