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Y521 NGX

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,613 mi
Last recorded119,613 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 NGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 119,613 miles

front exhaust mount broke (1 of 2)

front number plate cracked

glow plug light on

o/s/ door mirror damaged

o/s/ headlight cracked

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Feb 2012 119,613 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front exhaust mount broke (1 of 2)

front number plate cracked

glow plug light on

o/s/ door mirror damaged

o/s/ headlight cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2011 109,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both inner driveshaft gaitors split

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

movement in steering rack

o/s headlight condensated

o/s wiper blade rubber splitting

Fail 24 Jan 2011 109,851 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both inner driveshaft gaitors split

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

movement in steering rack

o/s headlight condensated

o/s wiper blade rubber splitting

Fail 2 Oct 2009 103,967 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 103,967 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 101,217 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 101,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007
Pass 10 Nov 2006 77,377 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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Y521 NGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y521 NGX, 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 Y521 NGX registered?

Y521 NGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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