MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
handbrake low effort
near side head lamp just in aim
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both sills corroded
general under body corrosion
offside headlamp poor image
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes
offside front inner driveshaft boot split
surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y224 EAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 Y224 EAG, 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 Y224 EAG registered?
Y224 EAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 April 2001.
Is Y224 EAG safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y224 EAG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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