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X996 UKS

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

201,107 mi
Last recorded201,107 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX996 UKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 201,107 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 201,107 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only no park brake (3.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 201,107 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 201,107 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 201,107 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 148,044 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 133,656 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 127,082 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 118,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc check front & rear

Fail 14 Jan 2010 118,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover damaged

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2009

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 84,677 miles

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

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

movement in nearside steering track rod

Fail 17 Jan 2008 84,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

movement in nearside steering track rod

Pass 8 Jan 2007 82,275 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 8 Jan 2007 82,275 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

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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X996 UKS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X996 UKS, 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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What year was X996 UKS registered?

X996 UKS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X996 UKS safe to buy?

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