CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y315 LGY

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,147 mi
Last recorded88,147 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY315 LGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 88,147 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 86,212 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 86,212 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 82,634 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 79,401 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

there is a slight corrosion around the van

Pass 14 Jul 2014 76,086 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s inner c.v gaiter deteriorating

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s inner c.v gaiter deteriorating

o/s/r panal has corrosion but not with in priscribed area

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2013 71,169 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 67,327 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 67,327 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,877 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 63,828 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front / rear brake discs worn

nearside seat belt outter casing broken

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,265 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 54,996 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,311 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 46,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 36,514 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 29,506 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y315 LGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y315 LGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y315 LGY?

You can check the full history of Y315 LGY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y315 LGY registered?

Y315 LGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 August 2001.

Is Y315 LGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y315 LGY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y315 LGY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y315 LGY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.