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PE51 YBV

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,625 mi
Last recorded112,625 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 YBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 112,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in offside front steering inner joint

Pass 29 Aug 2014 99,217 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside loading door outer handle missing

Fail 26 Aug 2014 99,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside loading door outer handle missing

Pass 14 Sep 2013 91,197 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 91,197 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 86,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,062 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 75,065 miles

Nearside inner c.v boot split

Offside c.v boot leaking grease

Slight play in both ends of steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2010 75,065 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner c.v boot split

Offside c.v boot leaking grease

Slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2009 70,595 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

slight play in steering rack and nearside rack balljoint

Fail 15 Oct 2009 70,595 miles

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

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

slight play in steering rack and nearside rack balljoint

Pass 1 Oct 2008 67,557 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 31 Oct 2007 60,816 miles

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

rear of van been panel out

Fail 25 Oct 2007 60,791 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear of van been panel out

Pass 26 Oct 2006 55,213 miles

clamp on front exhaust missing but system still secure

slight play in nearside front anti rollbar link

slight splitting to centre exhaust box

Fail 26 Oct 2006 55,213 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

clamp on front exhaust missing but system still secure

slght play in nearside front anti rollbar link

slight splitting to centre exhaust box on rear

Pass 18 Oct 2005 48,787 miles

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

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 Oct 2005 48,787 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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PE51 YBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PE51 YBV, 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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PE51 YBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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