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Y407 JAD

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,496 mi
Last recorded101,496 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY407 JAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 101,496 miles

Body has slight corrosion ns and os sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 100,982 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 100,033 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 99,772 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 98,634 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 97,612 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 95,368 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 95,335 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2008 90,221 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 78,944 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild adrift

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2006 63,073 miles

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

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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Y407 JAD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y407 JAD, 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 Y407 JAD registered?

Y407 JAD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y407 JAD safe to buy?

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