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Y289 KAN

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY289 KAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017

both inner cv boots perished

nsf brake hose - incorrectly routed

screen chipped

slight play - nsf drop link

Pass 26 Sep 2016

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015

Both rear chassis rails corroded

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge On Legal Limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Both rear chassis rails corroded

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge On Legal Limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2014

Both front tyres starting to split on edges

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 80,028 miles

Chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre perished

SRS Air bag light on

Fail 18 Sep 2012 80,028 miles

Chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SRS Air bag light on

Pass 4 Oct 2011 76,183 miles

Air bag light on

Brake pedel feels slightly spongy & has poor reserve movement

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

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 30 Sep 2011 76,125 miles

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

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 wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both front inner c.v. boot,s split

Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,242 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 72,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front driveshaft inner gaiters insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2009 48,770 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

n/s/f inner cv gaiter insecure

o/s/f inner cv gaiter insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2008 47,768 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 47,768 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 43,574 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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Y289 KAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y289 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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Y289 KAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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