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Y303 TNS

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,144 mi
Last recorded107,144 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 TNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2009 107,144 miles

BODYWORK OF VEHICLE VERY RUSTY, HOWEVER NO SHARP EDGES ARE EXPOSED AT TIME OF TEST AS A RESULT

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

POWER STEERING PIPES RUSTY

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY, HOWEVER NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE IN ANY PRESCRIBED AREAS AT TIME OF TEST

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 107,144 miles

BODYWORK OF VEHICLE VERY RUSTY, HOWEVER NO SHARP EDGES ARE EXPOSED AT TIME OF TEST AS A RESULT

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

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

POWER STEERING PIPES RUSTY

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY, HOWEVER NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE IN ANY PRESCRIBED AREAS AT TIME OF TEST

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 93,503 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

undercarrage rusty

Pass 4 May 2007 79,383 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 79,378 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

play in o/s tie rod

Pass 2 May 2006 59,038 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 59,030 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

all rear brake pipe looks corroded

chip windscrean in zone a

kick on both front brakes

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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Y303 TNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y303 TNS, 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 Y303 TNS registered?

Y303 TNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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