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UIL 6430

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,651 mi
Last recorded169,651 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIL 6430
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 169,651 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 169,195 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 168,472 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 168,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 160,237 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 160,051 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 151,781 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 151,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 141,748 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 127,325 miles

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

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

Steering top bush slight play

Fail 9 Sep 2010 127,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering top bush slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2009 117,220 miles

Both indicator repeaters losing colour

Glow plug light on

Nearside headlamp poor beam pattern

Nearside inner CV gaiter heavily perished

Nearside parking brake effort low

Offside rear light lens broken and repaired

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2008 110,888 miles

n/s wiper split and n/s/f shock leaking slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2007 103,103 miles

both inner front brake discs are rusty and worn

o/s front inner c.v, gaiter badly split

Pass 4 Sep 2006 93,488 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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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UIL 6430 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UIL 6430, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UIL 6430 registered?

UIL 6430 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is UIL 6430 safe to buy?

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