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Y11 BJC

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,226 mi
Last recorded39,226 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 BJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 39,226 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 39,226 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 38,663 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 37,654 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 37,654 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation in lens (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 34,756 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 34,750 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal to chassis rail and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 32,430 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 31,440 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 31,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very poor (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 28,738 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 26,294 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 25,640 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 23,854 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 22,305 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,854 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,196 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,272 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 18,026 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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Y11 BJC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y11 BJC, 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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Y11 BJC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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