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Y199 HFM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

223,970 mi
Last recorded223,970 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 HFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 223,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

crack in windscreen.

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall but no cords showing.

oil leak.

Fail 10 Feb 2016 223,913 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

crack in windscreen.

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall but no cords showing.

oil leak.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 219,398 miles

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

inner and outer sills coirroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

oil leak

play in offside steering rack end

Fail 3 Feb 2015 219,342 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

oil leak

play in offside steering rack end

Pass 3 Feb 2014 216,441 miles

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2014 216,441 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 212,860 miles

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE BROKEN / STIFF TO OPEN BONNET

DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE STIFF TO OPEN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER KERBING STRIP CUT

OFFSIDE A/R/BAR LINK BALL JOINT GAITER PIN HOLED

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCKER COVER CORRODED

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING ON FRONT BRAKES

TYRE SIZE FRONT 225 / 40 / 18 Y -- REAR TYRE SIZE 235 / 50 / 18 W

UNDERSIDE / PANELING ALL AREAS SHOWING CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

UNDERSIDE INNER SILLS TO OUTER SILLS SHOWING CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

WHEEL RIMS KERB DAMAGED (ALLOY)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 212,790 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE BROKEN / STIFF TO OPEN BONNET

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE STIFF TO OPEN

OFFSIDE A/R/BAR LINK BALL JOINT GAITER PIN HOLED

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCKER COVER CORRODED

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING ON FRONT BRAKES

TYRE SIZE FRONT 225 / 40 / 18 Y -- REAR TYRE SIZE 235 / 50 / 18 W

UNDERSIDE / PANELING ALL AREAS SHOWING CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

UNDERSIDE INNER SILLS TO OUTER SILLS SHOWING CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 20 Jan 2012 209,366 miles

advise condition of exhaust system

advise only small cut to offside front tyre side wall

advise only to slight stainage to number plates

advise operation of side doors

Pass 27 Jan 2011 202,231 miles

advise only to nearside rear light lense

advise only to slight staing to number plates

advise side doors not opening from insides

Pass 25 Jul 2009 187,567 miles

advise front tyre worn to limit on edges

advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 180,953 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2007 172,049 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 154,153 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 104,214 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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Y199 HFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y199 HFM, 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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Y199 HFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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