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Y174 SBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,941 mi
Last recorded172,941 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 SBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 172,941 miles

BOTH SIDES INNER SILLS VERY RUSTY

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 172,941 miles

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

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

BOTH SIDES INNER SILLS VERY RUSTY

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 153,892 miles

REAR CHASSIS VERY RUSTY / O/S/R SHOCKER CASING RUSTY /SMALL CRACK IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Fail 5 Oct 2009 153,892 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR CHASSIS VERY RUSTY / O/S/R SHOCKER CASING RUSTY /SMALL CRACK IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 2 Oct 2008 135,353 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 135,353 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ZZZ WIPER BLADE SPLIT ZZZ

Pass 14 May 2007 104,882 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 86,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y174 SBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y174 SBA, 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 Y174 SBA registered?

Y174 SBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y174 SBA safe to buy?

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