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Y103 PFE

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,894 mi
Last recorded103,894 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY103 PFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 103,894 miles

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

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

crack in swept zone of windscreen

headlight aims low

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 8 May 2010 96,112 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front & both rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot poor condition

o/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

rear brake discs corroded slightly

unable to open n/s loading door

Pass 30 May 2009 88,481 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre poor condition on outer sidewall

o/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

rear brake discs corroded slightly

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 31 May 2008 82,733 miles

corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 29 May 2007 73,000 miles

both front tyres worn near legal limit

slight corrosion on offside front metal brake pipe

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Fail 25 May 2007 72,995 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front tyres near legal limit

brake fluid low

slight corrosion on offside front metal brake pipe

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 1 Jun 2006 58,011 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y103 PFE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y103 PFE, 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 Y103 PFE registered?

Y103 PFE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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