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Y56 SFM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

135,944 mi
Last recorded135,944 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 SFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 135,944 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 135,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 132,770 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 132,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

warning lamp for handbrake in,use,, not lighting up on dash.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 128,374 miles

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

hand brake warning light stays on

Fail 28 Jul 2014 128,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

hand brake warning light stays on

Pass 24 Jul 2013 121,343 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Front bumper insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2013 121,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Front bumper insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2012 112,675 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre is feathered

Fail 26 Jul 2012 112,675 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre is feathered

Pass 23 Jun 2011 95,809 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 95,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 76,242 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 76,231 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front brake hoses insecure

damaged front number plate

Pass 2 Jun 2009 65,763 miles

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

front bumper insecure

front no plate damaged

Fail 29 May 2009 65,763 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front bumper insecure

front no plate damaged

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

Pass 31 May 2008 57,076 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 57,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 53,097 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,928 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 41,928 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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Y56 SFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 Y56 SFM, 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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Y56 SFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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