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Y552 NNW

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,476 mi
Last recorded137,476 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY552 NNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 May 2013 137,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion and holes to vehicle

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

Smoke on maximum limit for test

f/o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 6 Jun 2012 130,191 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 125,584 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion appearing to underside

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 30 Apr 2010 119,580 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 118,946 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion appearing to underside

Pass 28 Mar 2008 111,976 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 101,345 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006

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

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

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

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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Y552 NNW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y552 NNW, 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 Y552 NNW registered?

Y552 NNW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y552 NNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y552 NNW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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