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Y373 LAP

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,134 mi
Last recorded132,134 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY373 LAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 132,134 miles

FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM START DISTORTING & CORRODED

N/S/F & O/S/F STEERING RACK END HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OIL LEAK

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive N/S/F OUTER & INNER SILLS (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 132,134 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILLS (5.2.6)

FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM START DISTORTING & CORRODED

N/S/F & O/S/F STEERING RACK END HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OIL LEAK

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive N/S/F OUTER & INNER SILLS (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 114,743 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

front brake disc worn but not exess at his time

Fail 21 Jul 2015 114,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

front brake disc worn but not exess at his time

Pass 29 Mar 2014 99,656 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 88,606 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 87,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 85,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2009 82,909 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 82,909 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 1 May 2008 79,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 79,310 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 66,839 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 57,020 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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Y373 LAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y373 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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What year was Y373 LAP registered?

Y373 LAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 August 2001.

Is Y373 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y373 LAP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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