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Y166 SFM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,945 mi
Last recorded152,945 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 SFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 152,945 miles

front discs worn

front wipers smeary

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 148,299 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs badly pitted

Fail 22 Oct 2010 148,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 22 Aug 2009 137,133 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 137,133 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 126,782 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 126,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 112,699 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 96,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre has a cut side wall

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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Y166 SFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y166 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 Y166 SFM registered?

Y166 SFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y166 SFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y166 SFM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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