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X213 YSG

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

314,689 mi
Last recorded314,689 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX213 YSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 314,689 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 313,853 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 286,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 286,021 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 258,355 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2009 258,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2008 98,068 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 217,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Exhaust heat shield loose.

General rust on both outer sills and underside. Will require attention soon.

N/S/F door mirror glass broken

Pass 28 Feb 2006 145,200 miles

n/s inner cv gaiter split

Fail 14 Feb 2006 83 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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X213 YSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X213 YSG, 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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X213 YSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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