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Y47 BAN

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,531 mi
Last recorded132,531 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2007
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 BAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2007 132,531 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2007 132,531 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2006 111,555 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 111,555 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 93,558 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y47 BAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y47 BAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y47 BAN registered?

Y47 BAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y47 BAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y47 BAN shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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