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Y572 PLA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,038 mi
Last recorded117,038 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY572 PLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 117,038 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 117,038 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion N/S & O/S (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH INNER SILL & REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 110,974 miles

o/s/r tyre low

rear discs poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2015 110,974 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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)

o/s/r tyre low

rear discs poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2014 100,334 miles

o/s rear tyre low

inner and outter seals in poor condition

inner rack joints worn

Fail 27 Feb 2014 100,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front discs worn and in poor condition

inner and outter seals in poor condition

inner rack joints worn

o/s rear tyre low

Pass 26 Feb 2013 90,331 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 903,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 82,400 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 82,396 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s inner c/v gaitor detached

Fail 9 Feb 2011 75,981 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

o/s inner c/v gaitor split

Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,981 miles

o/s inner c/v gaitor split

Pass 19 Feb 2010 70,532 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 70,531 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 65,918 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

n/s/r tyre near wear limit

o/s/r tyre near wear limit

Pass 19 Feb 2009 65,918 miles

n/s/r tyre near wear limit

o/s/r tyre near wear limit

Fail 19 Feb 2008 60,220 miles

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

slight exhaust blow from centre section

Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,220 miles

slight exhaust blow from centre section

Pass 5 Mar 2007 46,453 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 46,453 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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Y572 PLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y572 PLA, 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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Y572 PLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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