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Y263 PAE

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,289 mi
Last recorded178,289 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 178,289 miles

oil leak diesel leak front reg plate side rep white rear and front cils rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2014 172,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

one driveshaft bolt missing o/s

Fail 15 Feb 2014 172,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

one driveshaft bolt missing o/s

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013

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

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

n/s inner cv gaitor split o/s inner cv joint bolt missing

Fail 18 Feb 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

n/s inner cv gaitor split o/s inner cv joint bolt missing

Pass 18 Feb 2012 147,783 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 147,580 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both inner front drive shaft gaitors insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2011
Pass 6 Feb 2010 120,890 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 106,472 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 90,617 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 90,617 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 71,863 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 61,045 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 61,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 PAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PAE, 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 Y263 PAE registered?

Y263 PAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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