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X144 YLG

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,299 mi
Last recorded201,299 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX144 YLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 201,299 miles

both front back wishbone bushes slightly perished

both front top shocker bearing becoming stiff

both outersills slightly damaged

brake pedal anti slip requires attention soon

centre exhaust section has a slight blow

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear of vehicle

offside rack gaitor requires attention soon

offside rear from compensator to flexy metal brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Jul 2009 201,242 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering rack

both front back wishbone bushes slightly perished

both front top shocker bearing becoming stiff

both outersills slightly damaged

brake pedal anti slip requires attention soon

centre exhaust section has a slight blow

offside rack gaitor requires attention soon

offside rear from compensator to flexy metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2008 194,409 miles

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

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

several corosion spots showing

Pass 23 Jul 2007

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

footbrake travel requires attention soon

handbrake performance on lower limit

nearside steering rack gaitor slightly twisted

Pass 14 Feb 2006 159,976 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 159,975 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise tracking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X144 YLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X144 YLG, 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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What year was X144 YLG registered?

X144 YLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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