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Y151 JAR

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

188,308 mi
Last recorded188,308 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY151 JAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 188,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019
Pass 8 Jun 2018 185,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light damaged (lens tape fitted)

Only one rear seat fitted (o/s behind driver)

body corroded but nothing sharp or holed

Fail 8 Jun 2018 185,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Light damaged (lens tape fitted)

Only one rear seat fitted (o/s behind driver)

body corroded but nothing sharp or holed

Pass 13 Jun 2017 183,720 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 181,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner and outer edges !! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner and outer edges !! (4.1.E.1)

Unable to check headlight aim both sides !!

Fail 10 Jun 2016 181,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner and outer edges !! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner and outer edges !! (4.1.E.1)

Unable to check headlight aim both sides !!

Pass 4 Jun 2015 176,284 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 170,464 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 163,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 157,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 157,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 150,067 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 142,552 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 133,150 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 125,709 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 116,299 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 116,299 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 103,004 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 JAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y151 JAR, 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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What year was Y151 JAR registered?

Y151 JAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y151 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y151 JAR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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