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Y583 STP

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

238,694 mi
Last recorded238,694 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY583 STP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2015 238,694 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 223,686 miles

both rear light lens damahed

n/s sill corroded

o/s/f door card missing

oil leak evident

slight play in o/s steering arm

unable to open o/s/f window

Fail 6 Feb 2014 223,459 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

both rear light lens damaged

exhaust blow evident

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s sill corroded

o/s/f door card missing

o/s/f tyre low

o/s/r tyre low

oil leak evident

slight play in o/s steering arm

unable to open o/s window

Pass 22 Feb 2013 216,762 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 216,758 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 208,442 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f headlamp stone chip

o/s/r lamp cracked

rear tailgate damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2010 201,564 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 201,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 197,756 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2009 197,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 118,471 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 118,356 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake high

oil light on

Pass 21 Aug 2007 113,546 miles

advise notes ref test number-423493737262

Fail 21 Aug 2007 113,546 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front drive shaft inner boots split.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front exhaust rubber hanger split (not causing insecurity).

slight damage to nearside headlamp lense.

slight wear in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 108,423 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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Y583 STP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y583 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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Y583 STP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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