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Y307 LBH

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY307 LBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front chassis legs corroded

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to calipers

corrosion on both rear inner sills

corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

corrosion on rear chassis and floor

hand brake travel close to limit

offside headlight condensated

roughness in nearside strut top mount bearing

stonechip in winsdscreen outside zone 'A'

unable to open rear loading door

Pass 12 Oct 2012 141,299 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both door mirrors damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2012 141,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both door mirrors damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2011 138,720 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 138,712 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 133,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 122,093 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2009 122,093 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 114,567 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 108,020 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 100,347 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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Y307 LBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y307 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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Y307 LBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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