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Y326 MBM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,470 mi
Last recorded120,470 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY326 MBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 120,470 miles

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

all underside / nearside and offside sills has corrosion.

Pass 11 Feb 2012 113,854 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 106,195 miles

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

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

both inner drive shaft gaiters split

slight noise from nearside front hub bearing

Pass 11 Feb 2010 97,660 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 85,210 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 85,086 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 72,485 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 72,167 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 59,462 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 59,462 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 55,186 miles

advise handbrake travel high

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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Y326 MBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y326 MBM, 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 Y326 MBM registered?

Y326 MBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y326 MBM safe to buy?

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