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Y38 AEB

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,038 mi
Last recorded109,038 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 AEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 109,038 miles

Offside rear light lens cracked.

Rust to body and underside of vehicle.

Small splits in both front inner c-v gaiter and damp.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 104,707 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside of vehicle.

Nearside c-v gaiter perished.

Rust to body of vehicle.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 100,337 miles

corrosion on both sides of vehicle

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre wearing low

offside side repeater slightly white

Pass 30 Sep 2009 96,114 miles

General corrosion to front and rear chassis

Fail 30 Sep 2009 96,114 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

General corrosion to front and rear chassis

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 92,189 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2007 87,049 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Wiper blades split

Pass 26 Sep 2006 81,139 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 76,459 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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Y38 AEB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y38 AEB, 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 Y38 AEB registered?

Y38 AEB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y38 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y38 AEB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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