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Y228 GBO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,782 mi
Last recorded169,782 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 GBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 169,782 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 169,738 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 169,738 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 169,691 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 168,299 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 168,299 miles

both front inner cv boots split

gearbox diff slight play on nearside

nearside driveshaft inner joint slight play

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 17 Mar 2009 168,300 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 168,268 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 165,261 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 155,634 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 155,634 miles

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.

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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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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What year was Y228 GBO registered?

Y228 GBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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