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Y573 VAJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,014 mi
Last recorded118,014 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY573 VAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 118,014 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 109,648 miles

both inner cv boots split

front exhaust rubber split

os wing repeater lense missing but still showing orange light

Pass 6 May 2009 97,033 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 97,033 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 93,879 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 93,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 82,355 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 73,086 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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Y573 VAJ 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 75%.

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 Y573 VAJ, 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 Y573 VAJ registered?

Y573 VAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y573 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y573 VAJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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