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Y482 PBJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,644 mi
Last recorded133,644 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY482 PBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 133,644 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 130,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 127,018 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 127,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill and step areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 123,851 miles

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Nov 2019 123,842 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 121,610 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 116,559 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 Oct 2017 116,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Oct 2016 112,691 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive /inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive /inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 109,985 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 109,985 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 105,229 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 99,949 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 91,960 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 86,928 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 83,880 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 82,556 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 80,251 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 74,548 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 67,569 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 58,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y482 PBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y482 PBJ, 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 Y482 PBJ registered?

Y482 PBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y482 PBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y482 PBJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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