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Y247 FNU

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,634 mi
Last recorded191,634 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY247 FNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 191,634 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side inner/outer sills and step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal To rear both side chassis and subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side inner/outer sills and step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal To rear both side chassis and subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018
Pass 14 Mar 2017 175,426 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 9,467 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 154,750 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 153,963 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 153,963 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 141,299 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 141,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 128,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 128,249 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 116,543 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 116,543 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 104,147 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 104,147 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 94,551 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 94,551 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 87,371 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 77,829 miles

advise both n/s & o/s front flexible brake hoses cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2005 69,386 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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Y247 FNU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y247 FNU, 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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Y247 FNU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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