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Y452 EUG

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

373,996 mi
Last recorded373,996 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY452 EUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 373,996 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 373,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 103,726 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 103,726 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 84,197 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006 68,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 68,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2005 59,420 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2005 59,420 miles

wiper blades deteriorating

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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Y452 EUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y452 EUG, 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 Y452 EUG registered?

Y452 EUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is Y452 EUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y452 EUG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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