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Y46 PFE

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

237,863 mi
Last recorded237,863 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 PFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 237,863 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 237,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Sep 2013 217,300 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 196,111 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 177,582 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 177,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 173,986 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 169,704 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 169,704 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 163,802 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 163,802 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 154,874 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 154,874 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 143,345 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 143,345 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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Y46 PFE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y46 PFE, 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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Y46 PFE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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