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Y214 RBK

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

155,584 mi
Last recorded155,584 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 RBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 155,584 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sills and rust forming on underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion OSF and NSF inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF NSF OSR and NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 155,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe by mid joint (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sills and rust forming on underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion OSF and NSF inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF NSF OSR and NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill floor strenthener (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 151,508 miles

Rust forming under vehicle

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 151,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Infront of box and tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner arch behind shocker by engine mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Rust forming under vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2015 146,530 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear panel rusted and holed not in prescibed area

slight damage to o/s/r light cluster

Fail 29 Jul 2015 146,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear panel rusted and holed not in prescibed area

slight damage to o/s/r light cluster

Pass 28 Jul 2014 143,588 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r shock dust cover missing

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 26 Jul 2014 143,584 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r shock dust cover missing

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 12 Sep 2012 135,438 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch & brake pedal rubbers worn

slight crack in o/s/r lamp

Fail 7 Sep 2012 135,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch & brake pedal rubbers worn

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/f brake hose twisted

slight crack in o/s/r lamp

Pass 22 Jul 2011 12,721 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2011 127,314 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear discs in poor condition

n/s inner cv gaiter split

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

damage to both outer sills

rust forming on underside of vehicle

some wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 29 Jun 2010 116,922 miles

damp round fuel lines

exhaust blowing

front pads low

rear brake pipes in poor condition

track rod end rubbers split

Pass 29 Jun 2009 55,287 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 209,092 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 209,091 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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Y214 RBK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y214 RBK, 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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Y214 RBK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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