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Y258 BKV

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,212 mi
Last recorded161,212 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 BKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 161,212 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s wiper blade starting to split not affecting clearing of screen

rear discs corroded and lipped

Fail 31 Aug 2012 161,212 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s wiper blade starting to split not affecting clearing of screen

rear discs corroded and lipped

Pass 1 Aug 2011 145,237 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle is rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2010 132,289 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Jul 2009 120,667 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 120,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 102,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 88,905 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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Y258 BKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y258 BKV, 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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Y258 BKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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