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Y182 SBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,385 mi
Last recorded172,385 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY182 SBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 172,385 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s/n/slower sill coroded,o/s/n/s front arches croded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 172,385 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s/n/slower sill coroded,o/s/n/s front arches croded (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 162,619 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f wheel arch is corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 153,447 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 153,447 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s & n/s outer sill is corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 129,492 miles

o/s/n/s outer sill coroded

Pass 14 May 2013

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 107,891 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 107,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2011 96,864 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 96,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 May 2010 89,916 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2010 89,916 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 May 2009 82,950 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 82,950 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2008 72,051 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 61,566 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 53,727 miles

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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Y182 SBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y182 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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Y182 SBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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