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Y292 WEF

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY292 WEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under body corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2017

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2016

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

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2016

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2015
Fail 25 Sep 2015

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front outrigger / o/s inner sill / n/s inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,022 miles

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

filler in o/s sill & underside rusty

rear shocker weather sheaths corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 68,022 miles

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

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

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

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

filler in o/s sill & underside rusty

rear shocker weather sheaths corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,547 miles

outer sills & underside rusty

Fail 2 Oct 2012 66,547 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

outer sills & underside rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2011
Fail 26 Sep 2011

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,791 miles

both inner cv gaiters split

Fail 9 Sep 2009 59,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both inner cv gaiters split

Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,871 miles

o/s inner cv gaiter split

Fail 20 Sep 2008 57,832 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s inner cv gaiter split

Pass 9 Aug 2007 53,965 miles

o/s inner cv gaiter split

Pass 1 Aug 2006 46,633 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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Y292 WEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 Y292 WEF, 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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Y292 WEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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