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Y146 XKH

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,166 mi
Last recorded95,166 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 XKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 95,166 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 95,165 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 86,522 miles

Various underside components corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,473 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 76,898 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,351 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 66,508 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 66,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 62,630 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 62,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 59,705 miles

various brakepipes corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2007 50,890 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 46,408 miles

various brakepipes corroded †

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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Y146 XKH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y146 XKH, 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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Y146 XKH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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