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Y157 YOG

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,428 mi
Last recorded100,428 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 YOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 100,428 miles

High level stop light not working

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside headlamp beam pattern affected

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 100,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

High level stop light not working

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside headlamp beam pattern affected

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 148,307 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 126,387 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 116,544 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 105,932 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 82,974 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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Y157 YOG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y157 YOG, 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 Y157 YOG registered?

Y157 YOG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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