MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front inner cv gators split
both sills rusting
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
both front inner cv boots split
gearbox diff slight play on nearside
nearside driveshaft inner joint slight play
offside front wiper blade split
both front inner cv boots split
gearbox diff slight play on nearside
nearside driveshaft inner joint slight play
offside front wiper blade split
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes started to rust
front inner cv gaiters split
surface rust on brake discs
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
FRONT EXHAUST PIPE TO BOX WELDED †
N/S/FRONT INNER DRIVE SHAFT GEAR BOX OIL LEAK ALSO SPREADING ON TO N/S/FRONT STEERING GAITOR
O/S/FRONT WINDSCREEN STRIP MISSING †HEATER PLUG LIGHT STAYING ON
SURFACE CORROSION OF REAR UNDERSIDE FLOORS & O/S/& N/S/REAR CHASSIS & REAR CROSSMEMBER VALLANCE
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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Y228 GBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 Y228 GBO, 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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Y228 GBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2001.
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