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Y181 SBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

137,086 mi
Last recorded137,086 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 SBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 137,086 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 132,627 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 130,375 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 128,033 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 124,825 miles

Advise rear crossmember corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 122,677 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 120,726 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 118,623 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 118,601 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017
Fail 29 Nov 2017 115,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 112,009 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 111,994 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 107,577 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 107,557 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 101,836 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 101,804 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2013

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Nov 2013

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 89,987 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 89,960 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 85,711 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 80,646 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,487 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 71,267 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 71,267 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 67,732 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 61,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2006 61,451 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 51,919 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 51,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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Y181 SBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 Y181 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 Y181 SBA registered?

Y181 SBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y181 SBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y181 SBA shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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