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Y116 HPG

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,378 mi
Last recorded162,378 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 HPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 162,378 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

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

both front inner cv gaitors split

both rear corner panels coroded

front brake discs deteriorated

rear brake discs deteriorated (advise replacement)

slight play in steering,both sides

Fail 29 Jun 2011 162,378 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

both front inner cv gaitors split

both rear corner panels coroded

front brake discs deteriorated

rear brake discs deteriorated (advise replacement)

slight play in steering,both sides

Pass 20 Apr 2010 152,617 miles

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

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

o/s& n/s inner cv boots split

outersills corroded

slight play in steering rack

windscreen damaged outside sweept area

Fail 20 Apr 2010 152,617 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

o/s& n/s inner cv boots split

outersills corroded

slight play in steering rack

windscreen damaged outside sweept area

Pass 23 Apr 2009 145,195 miles

nearside inner c.v. gaiter split

Fail 16 Apr 2009 145,195 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

nearside inner c.v. gaiter split

steel wheel fitted to nearside

Pass 28 Apr 2008 137,695 miles

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

cut in nearside front tyre

nearside inner c.v.gaiter insecure

offside inner c.v.gaiter holed

Fail 24 Apr 2008 137,694 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

cut in nearside front tyre

nearside inner c.v.gaiter insecure

offside inner c.v.gaiter holed

Fail 26 Apr 2007 130,054 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

long handbrake travel †n/s/f inner cv gaitor split †screen damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2007 130,054 miles

long handbrake travel †n/s/f inner cv gaitor split †screen damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2006 102,319 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 102,319 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

unable to open o/s sliding door †o/s/f inner cv gaitor split †both front b rake flexible hoses deteriorating †both rear tyres worn low on inside edges

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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Y116 HPG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y116 HPG, 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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Y116 HPG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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