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Y185 STP

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,792 mi
Last recorded102,792 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 STP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2017 102,792 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both side front sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2016 102,001 miles

nearside sill corroding

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2015 101,906 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear brake discs corroding

Underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2014 100,492 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 100,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

offside side repeater lens missing

Pass 17 Dec 2013 98,634 miles

front foglamps not working

underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2013 98,634 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front foglamps not working

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2012 96,517 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 96,517 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 94,832 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inner face

General exhaust corrosion

General underbody corrosion

Play in offside track rod end

Play in steering rack track rods

Rear brake discs corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 94,822 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front and rear brake discs corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2010 93,082 miles

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

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

offside rear inner sill corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2009 89,274 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear inner sill corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2008 81,128 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 113,690 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 105,973 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 105,905 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 105,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 100,015 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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Y185 STP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 Y185 STP, 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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Y185 STP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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