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Y437 TCS

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,348 mi
Last recorded220,348 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY437 TCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 220,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 220,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 220,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 217,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 9 May 2018 217,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 213,940 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 213,940 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 208,598 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 199,985 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 199,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 190,601 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 180,789 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 169,400 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 157,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 157,701 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 145,856 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 132,412 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 125,926 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 111,357 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 99,560 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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Y437 TCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y437 TCS, 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 Y437 TCS registered?

Y437 TCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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