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Y147 SBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

83,545 mi
Last recorded83,545 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 SBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 83,545 miles

Offside Front Inner Sill slightly corroded.

Fail 20 Jan 2026 83,545 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Sill slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2025 79,067 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 79,067 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 70,797 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 70,791 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases main silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 59,364 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sills both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner and outer sills rusty (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front and rear jacking points corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 49,466 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 49,459 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 42,476 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 40,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quadrant / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quadrant / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both front outer sills corroded but not in a prescribed area

wheel arches corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2019 40,368 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injectors blowing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quadrant / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quadrant / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both front outer sills corroded but not in a prescribed area

wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,084 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 39,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,818 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear diesel pipe under tray corroded

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front outer sill corrded

Fail 6 Jun 2017 37,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear diesel pipe under tray corroded

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front outer sill corrded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,517 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre is over 16 years old

nearside/offside front suspension mounts noisy on lock to lock while suspension hanging

nearside/offside rear wheel arches corroded

offside front outer seal corroded

offside rear tyre is over 7 years old

Fail 8 Jun 2016 36,517 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre is over 16 years old

nearside/offside front suspension mounts noisy on lock to lock while suspension hanging

nearside/offside rear wheel arches corroded

offside front outer seal corroded

offside rear tyre is over 7 years old

Pass 12 Jun 2015 35,022 miles

BOTH front top suspension mount noisy when lock to lock while suspension hanging

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 35,022 miles

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

BOTH front top suspension mount noisy when lock to lock while suspension hanging

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 33,345 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 33,345 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,671 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,042 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,007 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 29,007 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 27,577 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S inner c.v boot spilt

Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,718 miles

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

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

offside front inner c.v gaiter split

Pass 2 May 2008 22,722 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 19,842 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 17,048 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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Y147 SBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 Y147 SBA, 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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Y147 SBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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