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Y514 TTR

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,267 mi
Last recorded156,267 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY514 TTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 156,267 miles

injector leaking compression from engine

Fail 23 Nov 2013 156,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

injector leaking compression from engine

Pass 16 Nov 2012 147,764 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 147,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 147,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front chassis in a rusty condition

genaral corrosion under sides

n/s rear brake pipe forming rust

slight blow center echaust

slight play o/s front steering

Pass 7 Nov 2011 137,961 miles

chip in windscreen

genaral corrosion under sides

n/s front indercartor slightly white

n/s rear brake pipe forming rust

o/s front inner rack joint slight play

Fail 4 Nov 2011 137,961 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

genaral corrosion under sides

n/s front indercartor slightly white

n/s rear brake pipe forming rust

o/s front inner rack joint slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2010 131,195 miles

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

corrosion forming within the chassis rails and rear cross member

corrosion starting to form within both outer sills

neaeside rear tyre worn slightly unevenly

Fail 18 Oct 2010 131,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

corrosion forming within the chassis rails and rear cross member

corrosion starting to form within both outer sills

neaeside rear tyre worn slightly unevenly

Pass 10 Nov 2009 131,086 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

body has slight corrosion

chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2009 131,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body has slight corrosion

chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2008 116,362 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 116,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 91,193 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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Y514 TTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y514 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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What year was Y514 TTR registered?

Y514 TTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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