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DRZ 5403

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,026 mi
Last recorded145,026 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 5403
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 145,026 miles

rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 10 Apr 2014 144,726 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 13 May 2013 140,395 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 140,395 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 137,543 miles

corrosin on both front brake discs on inside

drivers side sliding door handle not fully secure

slight play in drivers side trackrod end

small corrosion area by nearside passanger door

Fail 6 Jun 2011 137,543 miles

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

corrosin on both front brake discs on inside

drivers side sliding door handle not fully secure

slight play in drivers side trackrod end

small corrosion area by nearside passanger door

Fail 28 Mar 2011 137,509 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine light on dash, oil leak, front discs corroded, surface corrosion, slight play trackrods/ n/s steering

slight play ball joints

Pass 6 Apr 2010 131,014 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 129,529 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 123,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

water level light on dash

Fail 9 Apr 2008 123,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

water level light on dash

Pass 30 Apr 2007 115,936 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 106,927 miles

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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DRZ 5403 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DRZ 5403, 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 DRZ 5403 registered?

DRZ 5403 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is DRZ 5403 safe to buy?

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