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Y512 TTR

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY512 TTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive free play ()

both front suspension top mounts worn

chassis corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive free play ()

both front suspension top mounts worn

chassis corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017

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

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

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

chassis corroded

chip in windscreen

nearside front brake pipe corroded

slight blow centre exhaust system and very corroded

slight play in nearside inner rack arm joint

Fail 25 Oct 2017

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

chassis corroded

chip in windscreen

nearside front brake pipe corroded

slight blow centre exhaust system and very corroded

slight play in nearside inner rack arm joint

Pass 24 Oct 2016 172,619 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both outer cv boots split

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system rusty

headlamps poor

nearside front brake pipe rusty

offside front brake slightly binding

play in both rack ends

steering slightly tight

underside very rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2016 172,619 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

underside very rusty

both front tyres wearing on edges

both outer cv boots split

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system rusty

headlamps poor

nearside front brake pipe rusty

offside front brake slightly binding

play in both rack ends

steering slightly tight

Pass 22 Oct 2015 170,042 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes from compensator to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 170,036 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes from compensator to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 166,791 miles

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

both sills slightly corroded

steering / suspension has slight play

Fail 11 Oct 2014 166,868 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

exessive corrosion not in perscribed area's

Pass 28 Oct 2013 163,571 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 159,480 miles

corrosion in most places on the chassis

n/s/f & o/s/f inner cv gaiters adrift

n/s/f tyre tread low

Fail 17 Aug 2011 159,480 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion in most places on the chassis

n/s/f & o/s/f inner cv gaiters adrift

n/s/f tyre tread low

Pass 2 Sep 2010 153,829 miles

both front drive shafts inner boots split.

major engine oil leak.

nearside steering rack inner joint worn .

Fail 2 Sep 2010 153,829 miles

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

both front drive shafts inner boots split.

major engine oil leak.

nearside steering rack inner joint worn .

Pass 4 Sep 2009 148,347 miles

both front drive shafts inner boots split,lost all its grease.

major engine oil leak.

Fail 4 Sep 2009 148,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both front drive shafts inner boots split,lost all its grease.

major engine oil leak.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 142,789 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 142,789 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 131,587 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 131,587 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 111,758 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 111,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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Y512 TTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 Y512 TTR, 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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Y512 TTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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