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Y586 STR

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY586 STR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2013

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/F SILL VERY POOR CONDITION POORLY REPAIRED AND WEAK

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust system corroded

front discs lipped,worn thin and corroded

front pads at worn limit (between 1.5mm/2mm)

front struts weeping and movement in top attachment

general corrosion under vehicle and to suspension components

movement in inner steering rack joints

n/s driveshaft worn joints noisy on locks when in forward motion

oil leak

rear discs corroded and severely worn,almost to excess

Pass 29 Mar 2012

coil light on

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f tyre on limit

oil leaks

rust & corrosion in various places

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight travel on fooybrake

Fail 27 Mar 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

coil light on

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f tyre on limit

oil leaks

rust & corrosion in various places

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight travel on fooybrake

Fail 14 Apr 2011

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner & outer sills corroded

n/s inner c.v. boot split

oil leaks

rust & corrosion in various places

scuffs on screen

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 14 Apr 2011

inner & outer sills corroded

n/s inner c.v. boot split

oil leaks

rust & corrosion in various places

scuffs on screen

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 20 May 2009

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing

rust patches

Fail 19 May 2009

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing

rust patches

Pass 3 Apr 2007 99,471 miles

slight travel on foot brake †f.shocks slightly weak †slight wear on all disc †slight perishing on b.hoses

Fail 3 Apr 2007 99,470 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

slight travel on footbrake †f.shocks slightly weak †slight wear on all discs †slight perishing on b.hoses

Pass 24 Feb 2006 96,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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Y586 STR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y586 STR, 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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Y586 STR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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