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Y578 SRA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,213 mi
Last recorded162,213 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 SRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2020 162,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape beam pattern opposite image (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind bumper chassis corner member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill holed, corroded , jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind rear bumper bar corner (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front exhaust blowing slightly manifold onwards

Offside Front drivers seat runners got slight wear and movement in seat

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 161,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe leading into brake caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all chassis and inner sills and chassis members heavily rusted .

Pass 25 Jul 2018 158,855 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 158,850 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on tyre insecure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both rear brake pipes leading into brake hoses insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 157,955 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 157,225 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 156,915 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 156,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 152,940 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 149,171 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 149,171 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 144,856 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 144,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 138,015 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 138,015 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 129,136 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 129,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 120,850 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 105,881 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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Y578 SRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y578 SRA, 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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Y578 SRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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