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Y487 RVY

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,190 mi
Last recorded163,190 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 RVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 163,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 163,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 150,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 132,542 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 126,403 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 115,437 miles

front brake discs worn

front drive shaft inner gaiters split

Fail 18 Nov 2010 115,431 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn

front drive shaft inner gaiters split

Pass 22 Oct 2009 97,623 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside wing mirror deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2008 82,085 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 61,597 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,501 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 39,737 miles

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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Y487 RVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y487 RVY, 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 Y487 RVY registered?

Y487 RVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y487 RVY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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