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Y265 MCA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY265 MCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2011

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

mileage not displaying

rear exhaust rubber missing

wear discs

Pass 17 Nov 2011

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

mileage not displaying

rear exhaust rubber missing

wear discs

Pass 20 Nov 2010

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

milage not displaying

small cut nearside ftont tyre in side wall

Fail 10 Nov 2010

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

milage not displaying

small cut nearside ftont tyre in side wall

Pass 18 Nov 2009
Pass 21 Nov 2008 112,248 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 105,609 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 88,144 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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Y265 MCA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y265 MCA, 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 Y265 MCA registered?

Y265 MCA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y265 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y265 MCA shows 9 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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