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X997 FEV

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

110,961 mi
Last recorded110,961 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 FEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 110,961 miles

Front both doors and body has corrotion

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 104,579 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 104,579 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 100,984 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 97,435 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 97,433 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 93,021 miles

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

offside inner sill at rear corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2013 92,889 miles

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

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

offside inner sill at rear corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2012 88,513 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 88,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 84,384 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside headlight damp behind lens but not affecting pattern

nearside inner cv boot split

Fail 1 Dec 2011 84,374 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside headlight damp behind lens but not affecting pattern

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 7 Dec 2010 80,575 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 80,575 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 76,469 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chassis at rear of vehicle slightly corroded

nearside headlamp damp behind lens but not affecting pattern

slight blow at mid exhaust joint

Pass 6 Dec 2008 71,784 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 71,784 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 66,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 18 Dec 2007 66,773 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2006 61,491 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2006 61,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 56,670 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2005 56,474 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

nearside mirror broken

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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X997 FEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 X997 FEV, 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 X997 FEV registered?

X997 FEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 February 2001.

Is X997 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X997 FEV shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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