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Y131 TNH

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,896 mi
Last recorded183,896 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 TNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 183,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface rust build up on suspension components

Pass 10 Apr 2025

all welding covered in underseal

Fail 10 Apr 2025

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all welding covered in underseal

Pass 10 Dec 2020 180,756 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all metal brake pipes light corrsion

both front jacking corrded

both rear of inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 178,665 miles

Both front jacking points in poor condition due to corrosion

Corrosion under bonnet both sides

Handbrake travel has only just met requirements

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear door fixed in closed position

Slight corrosion inside nearside front door

Slight corrosion on both rear springs slightly corroded

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

corrosion in both rear inner sills also offside outer sill in VERY poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2018 176,065 miles

Both front jacking points in poor condition due to corrosion

Corrosion under bonnet both sides

Front pipe exhaust mounting broken

Nearside rear sliding door outer handle difficult to open needs attention

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

Offside rear door fixed in closed position

Slight corrosion on both rear springs slightly corroded

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

corrosion in both rear inner sills also offside outter sill in very poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2017 170,921 miles

Both front jacking points in poor condition due to corrosion

Both side repeaters need slight attention

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside rear door fixed in closed position

Slight corrosion on both rear springs slightly corroded

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

corrosion in both rear inner sills also offside outter sill

Pass 12 Apr 2016 165,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion out rigger (jacking point) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion out rigger (jacking point) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 162,034 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 162,033 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 158,031 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 153,458 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both side rear tyre treads slightly misshaped

Pass 5 Apr 2013 153,458 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both side rear tyre treads slightly misshaped

Pass 3 Feb 2012 148,173 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Both side rear brake disc corroding on outer faces

Fail 31 Jan 2012 148,173 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Both side rear brake disc corroding on outer faces

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 143,892 miles

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

nearside rear disc heavily pitted

Fail 31 Jan 2011 143,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

nearside rear disc heavily pitted

Pass 11 Feb 2010 138,111 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 135,060 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 135,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 129,798 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 26 Aug 2006 124,015 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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Y131 TNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y131 TNH, 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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Y131 TNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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