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Y368 ERA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY368 ERA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008
Pass 21 Apr 2007 217,738 miles

corrosion all underbody areas

heavy corrosion to all body panals

slight travel on handbrake

slight water ingress to front number plate

various stone chips to front screen

Pass 24 Apr 2006 186,972 miles

front headlamp beam patterns on acceptable limit

front number plate damaged

front tyres on 3mm , worn on edges

general corrosion to all body panels and seams †

light corrosion to all remaiming brake pipes

light corrosion to power steering pipes

nearside front steering rack gaitor damp , not leaking at time of test

offside front inner constant velocity gaitor heavily perished

small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 22 Apr 2006 186,972 miles

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

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

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

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

beam pattern from both front headlamps on limit of acceptability

front number plate slight water ingress

front tyres approaching limit approx 3-4mm wearing on edges

general corrosion to all body panels and seams, including underbody areas

light corrosion to all remaining brake pipes

light corrosion to power steering pipes

nearside front steering rack gaitor damp ,not leaking at time of test

offside inner constant velocity gaitor perished, not yet split

small stone chips to windscreen

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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Y368 ERA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y368 ERA, 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 Y368 ERA registered?

Y368 ERA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y368 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y368 ERA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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