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Y133 MAW

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,537 mi
Last recorded195,537 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 MAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 195,537 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion under body all over

mil light on

Fail 27 Feb 2017 195,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion under body all over

mil light on

Pass 11 Feb 2016 187,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner door handle broken

glow plug light on

load area laiden

rear cross member weak due to corrosion

sills & under sills weak due to corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2016 187,143 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users heat shield (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front inner door handle broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

glow plug light on

load area laiden

rear brake discs corroded

rear cross member weak due to corrosion

sills & under sills weak due to corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2015 179,344 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

general corrosion under vehicle

rear tyres starting to wear low

Fail 11 Feb 2015 179,148 miles

Detachable tow ball quick release mechanism does not secure the tow ball arm as intended (6.6.4b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

condensation in n/s headlight unit

exhaust heat shield loose

general corrosion under vehicle

o/s/r door connot be opened from the outside

rear tyres starting to wear low

washers poor operation

Pass 14 Feb 2014 171,454 miles

Front D bushes have play

Offside front tyre has low tread

Rear brake pipes to compensator corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2014 171,454 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front D bushes have play

Offside front tyre has low tread

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pipes to compensator corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 163,944 miles

Alternator clutch pulley seized producing excessive fan belt movement

Exhaust heat shield loose

From compensator rear brake pipees have corrosion

Nearside front headlight has condensation

Nearside front tyre worn low inner edge

Nearside front wiper blade split

Oil level low

Fail 26 Feb 2013 163,944 miles

Alternator clutch pulley seized producing excessive fan belt movement

Exhaust heat shield loose

From compensator rear brake pipees have corrosion

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front headlight has condensation

Nearside front tyre worn low inner edge

Nearside front wiper blade split

Oil level low

Upper Detachable tow ball quick release mechanism does not secure the tow ball arm as intended (6.6.4b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 152,919 miles

heat shield abve exhaust centre section loose

Fail 10 Feb 2012 152,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs advanced corrosion

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

heat shield abve exhaust centre section loose

rear brake discs advanced corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2011 143,091 miles

n/s headlight slightly condensated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 133,996 miles

n/s headlight slightly condensated

Pass 26 Feb 2009 124,874 miles

n/s headlight slightly condensated

rear brake discs surface corrotion

Pass 27 Feb 2008 116,489 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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Y133 MAW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y133 MAW, 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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Y133 MAW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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