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PE51 YTT

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

189,606 mi
Last recorded189,606 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 YTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2015 189,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 185,899 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 185,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 183,536 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 183,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 181,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 181,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 178,265 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 169,951 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 169,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 154,594 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 154,575 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both inner CV boots torn

Pass 30 Oct 2008 148,425 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 148,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 127,928 miles

drivers seat squab badly damaged

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2007 123,893 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat squab badly damaged

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2007 117,164 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 120,608 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 120,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2005 89,420 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 89,420 miles

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

Offside Inner Front 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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PE51 YTT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YTT, 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 YTT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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