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Y126 KGE

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,407 mi
Last recorded93,407 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 KGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 93,407 miles

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

front and rear discs slight corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2011 93,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front and rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2009
Pass 4 Nov 2008
Fail 3 Nov 2008

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 May 2007 70,487 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2007 70,487 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 48,098 miles

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

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 KGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 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 Y126 KGE registered?

Y126 KGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 August 2001.

Is Y126 KGE safe to buy?

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