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Y116 TBL

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,236 mi
Last recorded136,236 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 TBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2013 136,236 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

tail pipe of exhaust corroded

This vehicle has excessive amount of corrosion around the front subframe mountings and should be taken of the road.

Fail 3 Nov 2013 136,187 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

extensive weld repairs to undersides

fuel filler guard corroded badly

nearsaide front brake pipe corroded

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded and weak

offside headlamp chipped

rear bump stops missing

unable to open offside rear door

Pass 18 Oct 2012 135,126 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

tail pipe of exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2012 135,125 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

tail pipe of exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 134,181 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Oct 2011 134,152 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2010 132,983 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres worn

welding repairs to n/s/r closeing panel & sill panel & o/s/f inner wheel arch & heavyly under coated

Fail 7 Nov 2010 132,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

both front tyres worn low

chip in o/s headlamp

fron exhaust mounting heavily corroded

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s outer sill corroded

rear chasis and crossmember corroded

slight damage to o/s/r light unit

unabl to open o/s sliding door from outside of vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2010 130,771 miles

corrosion in rear chassis and rear crossmember

corrosion starting in outer sills

inner sills corroded,close to rear suspension mountings

nearside inner cv boot split

play in offside inner end of steering rack,limited vision on exact wear due to covered parts

rear outer shock top surrounds corroded

service light on

Pass 13 Jul 2009 120,869 miles

Both rear shocker dust covers corroded to excess

Centre exhaust joint slightly leaking

Corrosion forming on all chassis and body panels

O/s/f headlamp damaged but not effecting beam

O/s/f top suspension mount noisy on rotation

O/s/r light unit slight damage but not showing incorrect colour

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

Rear brake regulation valve linkaage slightly siezed

Rear exhaust end section corroded

Slight wear in front body mount anti roll bar D Bushes

Fail 13 Jul 2009 120,869 miles

Both rear shocker dust covers corroded to excess

Centre exhaust joint slightly leaking

Corrosion forming on all chassis and body panels

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

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

O/s/f headlamp damaged but not effecting beam

O/s/f top suspension mount noisy on rotation

O/s/r light unit slight damage but not showing incorrect colour

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

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

Rear brake regulation valve linkaage slightly siezed

Rear exhaust end section corroded

Slight wear in front body mount anti roll bar D Bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2008 111,512 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 111,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake warning light stays on

centre exhaust bracket broken

nearside front inner cv joint gaiter torn

offside rear indicator lense damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2007 101,613 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 101,613 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 90,385 miles

crack in o/s/f headlamp lens

handbrake lever comes up high

n/s/r tyre close to wear markers

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 TBL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TBL, 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 TBL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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