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Y576 PLA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,433 mi
Last recorded164,433 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY576 PLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 164,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides - Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 164,424 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides - Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 159,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides - Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 159,538 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides - Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Gearbox mounting defective lower gear box mounting

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 152,987 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective lower gear box mounting

Fail 20 Jun 2017 152,972 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Central Gearbox mounting defective lower gear box mounting

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure

Fail 24 May 2017 152,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested head lamp no pattern (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted jacking point inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by coil spring (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Central Gearbox mounting defective lower gear box mounting ()

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 144,969 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 137,390 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 130,043 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 121,953 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 114,749 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 105,687 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 97,618 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 89,905 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 82,047 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 82,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

off side rear metal brake pipe started to corrode

off sidse front inner cv gaitor split

slight play front steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2007 72,945 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 72,945 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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Y576 PLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 Y576 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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Y576 PLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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