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Y296 HUM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,258 mi
Last recorded94,258 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 HUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 94,258 miles

both front inner drive shaft boots split

front and rear brake hoses rusting

Fail 22 Jun 2009 94,239 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front inner drive shaft boots split

front and rear brake hoses rusting

Pass 27 Jun 2008 86,635 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front outer sill damaged

offside outer sill damaged

oil leak

slight play in inner steering rack joints

small chip in windscreen zone B

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Jun 2008 86,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front outer sill damaged

offside outer sill damaged

oil leak

slight play in inner steering rack joints

small chip in windscreen zone B

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2007 79,263 miles

Both inner drive shaft gaitors split.

Near side wing mirror cracked.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 72,016 miles

front disc corroding

rear exhaust in poor condition

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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Y296 HUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y296 HUM, 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 Y296 HUM registered?

Y296 HUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y296 HUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y296 HUM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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