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Y383 GDM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,098 mi
Last recorded161,098 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 GDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 161,098 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 161,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 129,682 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/f inner c.v boot split

wear in inner side wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2009 125,677 miles

air bag light on

oil w/light on

Fail 10 Mar 2009 125,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

oil w/light on

Pass 28 Feb 2008 117,559 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 110,727 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 102,128 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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Y383 GDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y383 GDM, 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 Y383 GDM registered?

Y383 GDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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