MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,282 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SRS light on
brake pedal rubber worn
cold start warning light on
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
SRS light staying on
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advanced imballance in rear service brakes
brake pedal rubber worn
cold start light staying on
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
SRS light staying on
brake pedal rubber worn
cold start light staying on
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
offside front inner sill damaged
offside inner c.v. boot split
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
offside front inner sill damaged
offside inner c.v. boot split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated
offside front sill damaged
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated
nearside mirror damaged
offside front sill damaged
non original bolt fitted to nearside rear brake caliper
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
non original bolt fitted to nearside rear brake caliper
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
steering rack appears wet.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
steering rack appears wet.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
creaking noise from nearside front suspension lower arm front bush
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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Y163 PEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y163 PEV, 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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Y163 PEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 March 2001.
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