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Y408 JAD

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,928 mi
Last recorded124,928 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY408 JAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2017 124,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill corroded through (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by coil spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded through to outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Front part of exhaust mounting missing

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill corroded and holed and strength has been seriously affected (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower door holed from corrosion

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front seat belt not recoiling all way in

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both handbrake cable outers broken

Rear both rear shock absorber covers corroded away

rear door jammed shut

rear floor boarded and unable to fully inspect

steering column uj noisey in operation

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills corroded and holed and body strength has been seriously affected (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016

Body has slight corrosion exterior of van corroded and drivers door corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% recorded , maximum limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Front both wipers split and deteriorated

Front part of exhaust mount broken and missing

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Rear both handbrake cable outers broken

Rear both rear shock absorber covers corroded away

Fail 1 Jul 2016

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion exterior of van corroded and drivers door corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% recorded , maximum limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Front both wipers split and deteriorated

Front part of exhaust mount broken and missing

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Rear both handbrake cable outers broken

Rear both rear service brake efficiencies much lower than expected

Rear both rear shock absorber covers corroded away

Pass 9 Jul 2015 121,791 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Slight knocking from steering column area noted whilst steering rocked

Fail 6 Jul 2015 121,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Slight knocking from steering column area noted whilst steering rocked

Pass 2 Jul 2014 119,520 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 119,505 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 116,882 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn badly and lumpy on inner

offside front seat belt slow to retract

sills corroded inner and outer panelwork corroded no sharp edges

Fail 2 Mar 2013 116,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn badly and lumpy on inner

offside front seat belt slow to retract

sills corroded inner and outer panelwork corroded no sharp edges

Pass 1 Jul 2011 107,421 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 99,152 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 88,335 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 88,335 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 79,117 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 69,226 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 58,668 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 58,668 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2005 47,845 miles

Offside 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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Y408 JAD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y408 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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Y408 JAD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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