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Y254 RBH

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,615 mi
Last recorded155,615 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 RBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 155,615 miles

advise old repairs off side rear seal

Fail 25 Feb 2014 155,387 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 152,619 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 149,001 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 145,161 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2009 139,264 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 132,104 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 132,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 115,788 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 94,604 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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Y254 RBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y254 RBH, 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 Y254 RBH registered?

Y254 RBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y254 RBH safe to buy?

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