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Y331 SNH

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,369 mi
Last recorded173,369 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 SNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 173,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

body work corroding

body work in poor condition

brake pipes corroding

Fail 24 Nov 2011 8,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

body work in poor condition

brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2010 161,656 miles

brake pipes corroding,suspension bushes wearing,slight play in f/link rod bushes,bodywork corroded

n/s windsreen cracked,f/tyres wearing on edges,n/s inner c,v, boot split,slight play in steering+joints,n/s sill damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2009 149,237 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside door sill damage

offside door sill slight corrision

offside rear wheel slight corrision

steering rack slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2008 143,322 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 143,322 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 108,793 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 108,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGE AND TREAD LOW

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT HUBS POSSIBLE SLIGHT STEERING RACK WEAR

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 86,278 miles

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

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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Y331 SNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y331 SNH, 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 Y331 SNH registered?

Y331 SNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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