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Y302 UNS

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY302 UNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 116,908 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jun 2019 116,906 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2018 114,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 114,602 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2016 112,375 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edges

Fail 11 Jul 2016 112,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2015 110,991 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 110,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 106,678 miles

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

slight play in passenger side drumstick

Fail 7 Aug 2013 106,678 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in passenger side drumstick

Pass 13 Aug 2012 102,707 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 101,721 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 101,694 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 97,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 90,512 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 90,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Both inner drive shaft gaiters deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2008 83,916 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 83,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 77,944 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 73,571 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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Y302 UNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y302 UNS, 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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Y302 UNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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