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Y153 ESG

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,455 mi
Last recorded146,455 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 ESG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 146,455 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 146,435 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 126,120 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 126,120 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y153 ESG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y153 ESG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y153 ESG registered?

Y153 ESG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y153 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y153 ESG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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