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Y342 THS

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,967 mi
Last recorded174,967 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 THS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 174,967 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 114,286 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010
Pass 11 Mar 2009 107,968 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside inner front c/v boot split

Fail 11 Mar 2009 107,968 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside inner front c/v boot split

Pass 1 Apr 2008 98,457 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner c/v boot split

Fail 28 Mar 2008 98,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner c/v boot split

Pass 14 Mar 2007 84,485 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 84,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side front inner cv boot split

Pass 27 Mar 2006 71,700 miles

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

o/s wiper split

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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Y342 THS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y342 THS, 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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Y342 THS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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