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Y371 VAK

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

307,236 mi
Last recorded307,236 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY371 VAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 307,236 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 307,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

corrosion has started on near side and offside sills

offside front inner sill holed not prescribed area

os rear suspension front mount starting to show signs of corrosion

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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Y371 VAK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y371 VAK, 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 Y371 VAK registered?

Y371 VAK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y371 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y371 VAK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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