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Y126 BKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

224,841 mi
Last recorded224,841 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 BKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2011 224,841 miles

see checklist 111636

Pass 30 Jan 2010 209,970 miles

c/l 082063

Fail 25 Jan 2010 209,958 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

c/l 082063

Pass 16 Jan 2009 192,146 miles

see checklist 15324

Fail 15 Jan 2009 192,126 miles

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

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

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

see checklist 15324

Pass 13 Jan 2008 187,930 miles

c/l 527419

Fail 8 Jan 2008 187,849 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

c/l 527419

Pass 12 Jan 2007 174,131 miles

c/l 472308

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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Y126 BKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y126 BKJ, 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 Y126 BKJ registered?

Y126 BKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y126 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y126 BKJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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