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Y301 LBH

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,643 mi
Last recorded152,643 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 LBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 152,643 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2013 144,542 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 134,872 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2012 134,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2011 126,764 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 126,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 118,629 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 118,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 105,966 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 95,299 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SLIGHT WEAR /PLAY IN N/SIDE INNER RACK JOINT

Fail 15 Apr 2008 95,232 miles

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SLIGHT WEAR /PLAY IN N/SIDE INNER RACK JOINT

Pass 27 Apr 2007 86,602 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 85,083 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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Y301 LBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y301 LBH, 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 Y301 LBH registered?

Y301 LBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y301 LBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y301 LBH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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