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X974 WCD

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,324 mi
Last recorded120,324 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 WCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 120,324 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 120,324 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides interminttant (1.7.5a)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside front chassis and front cross member (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 115,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corossion rear chassis

injector leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2015 115,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corossion rear chassis

injector leaking

Fail 5 Feb 2015 115,293 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 112,475 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust condition

under body condition

vin plate

Fail 21 Oct 2013 112,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust condition

under body condition

vin plate

Pass 28 Mar 2013 109,014 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 108,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

near side rear parking brake effort low

off side and near side front tyres edges worn

several other areas of underbody rusting through

Pass 4 Jan 2012 101,210 miles

near side front suspension top mount rough when turned hanging

off side door mirror cracked

off side front tyre inner edge wearing

several metal brake pipes rusting

several other areas of off side and near side sill panels rusting

Fail 23 Dec 2011 101,185 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

near side front suspension top mount rough when turned hanging

off side door mirror cracked

off side front tyre inner edge wearing

several metal brake pipes rusting

several other areas of off side and near side sill panels rusting

Pass 8 Nov 2010 94,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills very badly corroded but not within

nearside front wiper in poor condition

offside rear tyre badly perished and close to limit

oil level low just above min mark

spare missing

Fail 29 Oct 2010 94,946 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills very badly corroded but not within

nearside front wiper in poor condition

offside rear tyre badly perished and close to limit

oil level low just above min mark

spare missing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 93,171 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 93,170 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 89,201 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 89,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 83,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 78,060 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2006 78,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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X974 WCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X974 WCD, 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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X974 WCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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