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Y354 LAP

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY354 LAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2012
Fail 28 Apr 2012 113,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 103,438 miles

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

both inner cv boots split

Fail 13 Apr 2011 103,216 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

both inner cv boots split

Pass 5 May 2010 92,153 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 189,698 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 189,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

o/s front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 8 Dec 2008

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

o/s front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 18 Dec 2007 156,365 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 156,364 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 134,253 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front wiper blades show signs of slight wear.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 103,313 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
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Y354 LAP 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 61.5%.

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 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 Y354 LAP, 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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Y354 LAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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