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Y214 SFM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

220,614 mi
Last recorded220,614 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 SFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 220,614 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 220,614 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 215,333 miles

Glow plug light on

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 215,333 miles

Glow plug light on

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 216,597 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 216,597 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 204,586 miles

n.s front tyre 2mm and smooth on inner edge

o.s front track rod end slightly worn

o.s outer sill becoming corroded

parking brake travel slightly excessive

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 195,850 miles

mid exhaust becoming corroded

n.s front tyre on limit

o,s number plate lamp dim

o.s track rod end slightly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 187,281 miles

both wipers split

front brake discs worn/corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2009 180,012 miles

both front brake discs becoming worn

Pass 10 Sep 2007 165,121 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 2 Aug 2006 153,747 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 143,883 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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Y214 SFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y214 SFM, 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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What year was Y214 SFM registered?

Y214 SFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y214 SFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y214 SFM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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