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Y581 EAF

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,962 mi
Last recorded153,962 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 EAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 153,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 152,374 miles

multiple areas of body and chassis corrosion not within prescribed areas.

Fail 15 Oct 2024 152,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

multiple areas of body and chassis corrosion not within prescribed areas.

Pass 29 Sep 2023 147,544 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both covers missing from buckle but still working correctly at time of test (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around bottom of B pillar inside sliding door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv boot starting to split

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside coil spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 147,528 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both covers missing from buckle but still working correctly at time of test (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around bottom of B pillar inside sliding door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv boot starting to split

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside coil spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 144,351 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 143,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

extensive corrosion and welding repairs to underside of vehicle all covered in underseal, no holes within prescribed areas at time of test

Fail 14 Sep 2021 143,534 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

extensive corrosion and welding repairs to underside of vehicle all covered in underseal, no holes within prescribed areas at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2020 142,974 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 142,766 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill corroded but not prescribed area

Fail 13 Jun 2019 142,764 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front chassis section around sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill corroded but not prescribed area

Pass 1 Jun 2018 141,292 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all under body has sealer front to rear

nsr seat buckle has tape on

Fail 29 May 2018 141,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all under body has sealer front to rear

nsr seat buckle has tape on

Pass 7 Jun 2017 138,818 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 138,509 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 136,293 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 136,293 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 135,146 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre is deteroirated

Nearside Rear Tyre is deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2015 135,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre is deteroirated

Nearside Rear Tyre is deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2014 130,017 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

underside rusty and under sealed

Pass 15 Nov 2013 123,468 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 113,445 miles

lhr tyre pressure was very low

Fail 23 Nov 2012 113,445 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 101,364 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 90,412 miles

both inner pot joint gaiters split

Fail 26 Nov 2010 90,412 miles

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

both inner pot joint gaiters split

Pass 24 Nov 2009 78,725 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 78,725 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 66,490 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 54,208 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 48,986 miles

rear brakes discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2006 39,613 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 29,048 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 29,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y581 EAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y581 EAF, 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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Y581 EAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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