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Y258 RTP

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,268 mi
Last recorded191,268 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 191,268 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 191,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch near top of suspension strut (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near tow bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch near top suspension strut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge (225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle pipe (see yellow marks (3.6.B.2c)

ALL tyres under inflated

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner+outer edge (225/40/18

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside+offside (3.5.1i)

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

vehicle under body heavily corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 191,092 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on outer edge, close to fail. 225 40 18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2016 191,092 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strengthening plate (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn very thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strengthening plate corroded away from chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on outer edge, close to fail. 225 40 18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 188,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2015 188,980 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2014 182,751 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 182,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 175,621 miles

Both inner and outer body sils very corroded

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2013 175,621 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Both inner and outer body sils very corroded

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2012 170,619 miles

extensive suface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2012 170,525 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

extensive suface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2011 165,048 miles

general corrosion to rear chassis and inner sills

Pass 20 Apr 2010 161,446 miles

both rear inner sills corroded near suspension mounts

front steel brake pipes in wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 158,260 miles

front brake pads well worn

o/s inner c/v boot split

o/s parkbrake efficiency low

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2008 153,243 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 131,119 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 99,447 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 RTP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y258 RTP, 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 RTP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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