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BKZ 5720

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,254 mi
Last recorded126,254 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 5720
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 126,254 miles

offside inner cv boot burst

Fail 8 Feb 2010 126,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

offside front brake hose not secured in guides

offside inner cv boot burst

severe oil leak from engine

engine cant be stopped using key

offside rear back plate missing

Pass 30 Jan 2008 121,554 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 121,547 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2007 117,059 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 116,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 115,948 miles

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

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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BKZ 5720 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BKZ 5720, 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 BKZ 5720 registered?

BKZ 5720 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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