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Y495 OHC

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,493 mi
Last recorded153,493 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY495 OHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 153,493 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 163,154 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 158,775 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 153,098 miles

Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 153,098 miles

Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 150,430 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 150,686 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 149,291 miles

both front inner cv gaiters split

Fail 5 May 2010 149,291 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both front inner cv gaiters split

Pass 8 Dec 2008 144,367 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 144,367 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 135,123 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 134,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f inner c.v boot is insecure!

Pass 17 Jun 2006 124,083 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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Y495 OHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y495 OHC, 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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Y495 OHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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