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Y459 OGV

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,238 mi
Last recorded134,238 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY459 OGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 134,238 miles

corrosion becoming present underside

handbrake reserve could be improved

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs deterioratng

Fail 9 Mar 2016 134,034 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion becoming present underside

handbrake reserve could be improved

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs deterioratng

Pass 17 Mar 2015 123,979 miles

Corrosion becoming present around vehicle

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

Front brake discs deterioating/worn

Front brake pads worn

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 123,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Corrosion becoming present around vehicle

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 116,606 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front-Rear Metal brake pipe deterioating

O/S Repeater slightly discoloured

Parking brake reserve could be improved

Some corrosion becoming present around vehicle (Acceptable at time ot test)

Some slight damage to windscreen

Fail 3 Mar 2014 116,450 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front-Rear Metal brake pipe deterioating

N/S Front headlamp slightly condensated

O/S Repeater slightly discoloured

Parking brake reserve could be improved

Some corrosion becoming present around vehicle (Acceptable at time ot test)

Some slight damage to windscreen

Fail 8 Mar 2013 109,235 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S Rear metal brake pipe deterioating

Some general corrosion becoming present around vehicle (Acceptable at time of test)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 109,235 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S Rear metal brake pipe deterioating

Some general corrosion becoming present around vehicle (Acceptable at time of test)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 103,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre worn to limits inner edge 195/70R15C

Fail 22 Mar 2012 103,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre worn to limits inner edge 195/70R15C

Pass 29 Mar 2011 97,253 miles

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

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

front/rear brake discs scored/corroodded

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2010 90,511 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 90,511 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 86,347 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 80,377 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 80,375 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,847 miles

front no.plate cracked

n/s/o/s inner driveshaft boots split

Pass 21 Apr 2006 64,236 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2006 64,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y459 OGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 Y459 OGV, 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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Y459 OGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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