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Y293 LGY

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,347 mi
Last recorded135,347 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY293 LGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 135,347 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 135,337 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 122,473 miles

n/s/ mirror glass cracked

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f brake hose cracking

Pass 20 May 2008 112,481 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 108,929 miles

nearside inner drive shaft gator split

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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Y293 LGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y293 LGY, 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 Y293 LGY registered?

Y293 LGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y293 LGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y293 LGY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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