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Y404 OEL

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

204,723 mi
Last recorded204,723 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY404 OEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 204,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Outer body corrosion

Under body corrosion

chassis corrosion

nearside rear lamp taped

offside rear lamp taped

Fail 23 Mar 2015 204,723 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Outer body corrosion

Under body corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2014 201,818 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside rear lamps both show signs of temporary repairs

vehicle shows advanced corrosion to its nearside and offside rear inner sills falling within nearside and offside rear suspension components precribed areas

vehicle shows corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

vehicle underbody shows general surface corrosion to front and rear chassis

Pass 21 Mar 2014 201,818 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside rear lamps both show signs of temporary repairs

vehicle shows advanced corrosion to its nearside and offside rear inner sills falling within nearside and offside rear suspension components precribed areas

vehicle shows corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

vehicle underbody shows general surface corrosion to front and rear chassis

Pass 27 Mar 2013 198,969 miles

BOTh wiper rubbers split

REar lamps damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 198,965 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

BOTh wiper rubbers split

REar lamps damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 196,287 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 196,287 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 194,361 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 191,321 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 191,321 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 169,542 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 169,542 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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Y404 OEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y404 OEL, 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 Y404 OEL registered?

Y404 OEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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