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Y174 YOG

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,230 mi
Last recorded78,230 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 78,230 miles

brake discs rusty

signs of corrosion on underside of vehicle

signs of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2016 78,201 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 74,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 68,912 miles

front jacking points show signs of corrosion

Pass 3 May 2013 62,771 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,943 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2011 57,364 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 51,847 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 49,879 miles

slight rust/corrosion to inner surface of nearside front brake disc

Pass 2 May 2008 44,819 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 44,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 39,359 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 39,359 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 34,404 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 34,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

o/s/r brake pipe as had heat to it from the exhaust

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 YOG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y174 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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Y174 YOG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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