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Y151 HBB

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,159 mi
Last recorded140,159 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY151 HBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 140,159 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

both sill panels rusty and damaged

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

diesel filler pipe damp but not leaking

o/s/f reluctor ring broken but abs not fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2014 140,159 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both sill panels rusty and damaged

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

diesel filler pipe damp but not leaking

o/s/f reluctor ring broken but abs not fitted

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 135,046 miles

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

Corrossion of vehicle structure not considered excessive in prescribed areas.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 135,046 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Corrossion of vehicle structure not considered excessive in prescribed areas.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Dec 2011 131,599 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f inner c/v boot split

Fail 6 Dec 2011 131,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f inner c/v boot split

Pass 29 Nov 2010 126,502 miles

Nearside driveshaft inner gaiter split.

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 124,146 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 120,718 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 120,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brakes not tested

Fail 8 Nov 2007 113,782 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 113,782 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 108,746 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 108,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 106,949 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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Y151 HBB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y151 HBB, 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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Y151 HBB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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