MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,619 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion developing in various body,chassis and floor-pan areas
corrosion developing in various brake and suspension components
front numberplate deteriorated
fuel filler pipe damp
n/s/f rack boot damp
n/s/f tyre close to limit
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s/f lower arm bushes perishing
o/s/f tyre close to limit
o/s/r tyre close to limit and perishing
rear numberplate deteriorated
slight play in o/s rack end ball joint
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion developing in various body,chassis and floor-pan areas
corrosion developing in various brake and suspension components
front numberplate deteriorated
fuel filler pipe damp
n/s/f rack boot damp
n/s/f tyre close to limit
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s/f lower arm bushes perishing
o/s/f tyre close to limit
o/s/r tyre close to limit and perishing
rear numberplate deteriorated
slight play in o/s rack end ball joint
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
nearside front tyre cut in side wall
nearside rear door handle broken
Non obligatory mirror damaged
nearside front tyre cut in side wall
nearside rear door handle broken
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y159 SFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y159 SFM, 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 Y159 SFM registered?
Y159 SFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 July 2001.
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