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X985 EGW

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,090 mi
Last recorded140,090 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 EGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 140,090 miles

near side & off side inner/outer sills advanced corrosion,not precribed areas

Fail 13 Sep 2011 140,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

near side & off side inner/outer sills advanced corrosion,not precribed areas

Pass 7 Jan 2011 138,580 miles

drop links worn

lowerarm bushes worn

o/s/f inner sill corroded and holed but out of 30cm

rear chassi rusty

sills rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2009 129,752 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front brake disc rusted on inner surface reducing braking area - attention needed

offside front & nearside front subframe mounting points corrodded not considered to be excessive

Pass 9 Sep 2008 120,438 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 110,574 miles

long travel at parking brake lever

rear brake pads wearing low

wear at front anti roll bar nearside drop link

Pass 13 Jul 2006 10,002 miles

both front tyres starting to wear

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

small stone chip on front screen n/s

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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X985 EGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X985 EGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X985 EGW?

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What year was X985 EGW registered?

X985 EGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 December 2000.

Is X985 EGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X985 EGW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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