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Y575 STP

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,336 mi
Last recorded50,336 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY575 STP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 50,336 miles

both rear discs corroded

general body & under body corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,175 miles

condensation in headlamps

general under body corosion

o/s inner c.v gaiter split

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriate

rear brakes efforst seems low may need adjustment or attention

sligght dampness to steeering rack

some corosion to rear brake discs

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 15 Mar 2010 49,494 miles

o/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f track rod end rubber split

Fail 12 Mar 2010 49,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f track rod end rubber split

Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,427 miles

corosion to exhaust system

corosion to n/s/r disc

o/s inner c v gaiter split

slight brake binding to n/s/f wheel when turning

slight weep of fluid from steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2008 49,590 miles

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

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

front registration plate slightly insecure

front section of exhaust system has a rubber mounting missing. still secure.

nearside rear light lense slightly damaged

offside front track rod end gaiter split

offside inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

Fail 12 Mar 2008 49,590 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

front registration plate slightly insecure

front section of exhaust system has a rubber mounting missing. still secure.

nearside rear light lense slightly damaged

offside front track rod end gaiter split

offside inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

Fail 20 Feb 2007 48,730 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 48,730 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2006 41,119 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2006 41,119 miles

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

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

Offside 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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Y575 STP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y575 STP, 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 Y575 STP registered?

Y575 STP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y575 STP safe to buy?

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