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Y186 LFJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,921 mi
Last recorded158,921 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 LFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 158,921 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 158,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing,, lower (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 152,628 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn bald inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake back plates corroded

oil leaks

patch repairs to chassis

Pass 8 Sep 2015 142,553 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round has had a lot of repairs (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 142,548 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering corrosion all along offside (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 124,926 miles

Chassis corrded.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 110,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,323 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 81,678 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear inner sill corroded but not holed

Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,153 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 74,153 miles

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

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

both front inner cv gaiters split and insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2008 61,121 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,295 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 35,910 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 28,858 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2005 28,850 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y186 LFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y186 LFJ, 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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Y186 LFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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