MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,081 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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srs warning light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
srs warning light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
srs warning light on
Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
srs warning light on
unable to fully inspect nearside front due excessive play in bottom ball joint
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
offside front inner drive shaft boot split
play offside front steering rack
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
offside front inner drive shaft boot split
play offside front steering rack
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
S R S LIGHT ON
Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
srs light on
Handbrake travel
Oil leak
S.R.S Warning light on
Strong smell of diesel but no leak found
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y485 PDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 Y485 PDG, 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 Y485 PDG registered?
Y485 PDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 March 2001.
Is Y485 PDG safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y485 PDG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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