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Y314 PLL

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

15,595 mi
Last recorded15,595 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY314 PLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 15,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2011

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Dec 2011

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011
Fail 30 Dec 2010 137,606 miles

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Dec 2009

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 121,167 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 112,016 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS WEAR & CORROSION ON EDGES

N/S & O/S REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON TAILPIPE TO SILENCER JOINT

Fail 30 Oct 2006 112,015 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S & O/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF RUSTING ON EDGES

N/S & O/S REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF RUSTING ON EDGES

N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO CRACK

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON TAILPIPE TO SILENCER JOINT

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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Y314 PLL 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 53.8%.

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 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 Y314 PLL, 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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Y314 PLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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