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Y354 PBJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,835 mi
Last recorded195,835 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 195,835 miles

1 x front to rear brake pipe is corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both inner driveshaft gaiters are deteriorated

drivers seat base is deteriorated - metal frame exposed

n/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2012 195,835 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1 x front to rear brake pipe is corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both inner driveshaft gaiters are deteriorated

drivers seat base is deteriorated - metal frame exposed

n/s/f brake pipe is corroded

o/s/r brake binding slightly and both are squealing

Pass 4 May 2011 189,734 miles

all four shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

drivers seat base/foam is deteriorated

n/s and o/s rear brakes are binding slightly

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

Pass 26 Apr 2010 178,527 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 178,462 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 168,148 miles

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

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

nearside inner cv boot split

offside inner cv boot split

Pass 7 May 2008 156,986 miles

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

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

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

n/s roll bar link gaiter split.

offside headlamp has slight damage.

Fail 6 May 2008 156,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

n/s roll bar link gaiter split.

offside headlamp has slight damage.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 147,243 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 137,823 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 PBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y354 PBJ, 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 PBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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