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Y263 BKV

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,696 mi
Last recorded160,696 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY263 BKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 160,696 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 160,550 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

offside front tyre perished ;nearside rear shocker outer caseing worn ; surface corrosion floorpan ; both sills blistered ;

slight play offside of rack ; offside driveshaft inner gaiter split ; front exhaust mount deteriorated ;exhaust heat shield insecure ;

Pass 31 Jan 2009 146,471 miles

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

body panels corroding

Fail 31 Jan 2009 146,460 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 115,422 miles

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)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 243,440 miles

1 mileage display bulb out

front number plate damaged, but legible

wipers smearing screen, borderline pass

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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Y263 BKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y263 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y263 BKV registered?

Y263 BKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y263 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y263 BKV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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