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Y286 OBJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,507 mi
Last recorded231,507 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY286 OBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2016 231,507 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s n/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s d/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake binding o/s n/s (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded just behind engine on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced very wet (1.7.5a)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s front chassis (2.4.A.3)

heat sheild loose

rear discs rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2015 228,602 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 228,601 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 223,469 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 215,429 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cap missing from gas system

Pass 9 Jan 2008 194,976 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 163,962 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 145,187 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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Y286 OBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y286 OBJ, 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 Y286 OBJ registered?

Y286 OBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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