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Y268 KAN

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

212,399 mi
Last recorded212,399 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 KAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 212,399 miles

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch

o/s mirror deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2020 210,579 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 210,572 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 207,275 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 205,506 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

freeplay in steering rack

Fail 23 May 2018 205,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both inner rack joints have freeplay (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired o/s sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 23 May 2017 202,875 miles

Body corrosion to nsf wing not within prescribed area

Damage to nearside inner cv joint gaiter not allowing ingress of dirt

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure not yet excessive

Fail 4 Apr 2017 202,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Damage to nearside inner cv joint gaiter not allowing ingress of dirt

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure not yet excessive

Slightly Body corrosion to nsf wing

Pass 2 Mar 2016 194,766 miles

General under body corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2016 194,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 45 r17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

General under body corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2015 189,315 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 187,905 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front slam panel corroded

injection system noisey poss leak unable to access

offside mirror incorrect size

rear chassis and crossmembers corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2013 187,905 miles

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

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front slam panel corroded

injection system noisey poss leak unable to access

offside mirror incorrect size

rear chassis and crossmembers corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 176,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 176,847 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 166,493 miles

front brake discs worn

front slam panel corroded

rear chassis rails and crossmembers starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jul 2011 166,493 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front brake discs worn

front slam panel corroded

rear chassis rails and crossmembers starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jun 2010 161,107 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 161,107 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 152,117 miles

wiper rubbers starting to split

Fail 11 May 2009 152,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 10 May 2008 142,229 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 129,489 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 129,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake lever high

o/s/f head lamp stone chipped

tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2006 104,248 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2005 80,415 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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Y268 KAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y268 KAN, 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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Y268 KAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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