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Y309 VVV

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

201,257 mi
Last recorded201,257 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY309 VVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 201,257 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 191,561 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 191,561 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 182,460 miles

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

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

front & rear offside tyres are worn on the inboard edge.

parking brake efficiency is uneven between wheels.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 182,437 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front & rear offside tyres are worn on the inboard edge.

parking brake efficiency is uneven between wheels.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 172,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play O/S Steering arm inner joint

Pass 20 Jul 2012 169,629 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 169,629 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 164,445 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 164,445 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 158,545 miles

o/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 5 Oct 2009 154,244 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 154,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 145,275 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 133,519 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 123,531 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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Y309 VVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y309 VVV, 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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Y309 VVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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