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Y49 HFM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,939 mi
Last recorded129,939 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 HFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 129,939 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 129,929 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 123,019 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight corrosion on n/s/r under cill

slight corrosion on o/s/f inner cill and rear

Fail 8 Jan 2016 123,015 miles

Centre Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under cill (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion on n/s/r under cill

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight corrosion on o/s/f inner cill and rear

Pass 6 Jan 2015 120,413 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s inner cill slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2014 119,768 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 119,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 119,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 117,804 miles

casing that surrounds the fuel filler pipe is badly corroded

front exhaust rubber is broken ( but still supported by the rubber at the other side

Fail 18 Jan 2012 117,778 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

casing that surrounds the fuel filler pipe is badly corroded

front exhaust rubber is broken ( but still supported by the rubber at the other side

Pass 14 Jan 2011 116,488 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 116,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 114,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 112,488 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 108,486 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 108,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 105,019 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 101,115 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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Y49 HFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y49 HFM, 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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Y49 HFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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