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Y119 KGE

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,401 mi
Last recorded160,401 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY119 KGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 160,401 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm/low on inner edge

o/s/f inner cv gator split

Fail 14 Sep 2011 160,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre 2mm/low on inner edge

o/s/f inner cv gator split

Pass 15 Sep 2010 137,095 miles

Front disc and pads slightly worn

Heat sheild loose

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

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

Slight corrosion to rear cross member by tow bar

Fail 11 Sep 2010 136,936 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Both rear discs slightly pitted

Front disc and pads slightly worn

Heat sheild loose

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to rear cross member by tow bar

Pass 16 Sep 2009 118,012 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 117,678 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front brake discs slightly lipped

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 13 Nov 2008 100,824 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre near limit

n/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 22 Oct 2007 79,631 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 66,163 miles

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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Y119 KGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y119 KGE, 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 Y119 KGE registered?

Y119 KGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 August 2001.

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