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Y589 STR

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY589 STR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight blow in exhaust

Pass 7 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND EXHAUST CLAMP WEAK... (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH AREAS RUSTY...

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

REAR CROSS MEMBER RUSTY...

REAR INNER SILL PANELS RUSTY...

Pass 27 Sep 2018

CORROSIN IN INNER REAR SILL PANELS...

FRONT UPPER INNER WHEEL ARCHES GETTING RUSTY / WEAK...

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND HAS CRACKING TREAD... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

REAR CROSS MEMBER RUSTY.../WEAK...

Pass 27 Jul 2017

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016

Nearside Front inner wheel arch rusty

Offside Front inner wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear inner sill rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2016

Offside Front Inner 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 inner wheel arch rusty

Offside Front inner wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear inner sill rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2015

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014

ALL WHEEL ARCHS RUSTY...

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE CILL PANEL...

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKING TREAD...

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013

CORROSION IN BOTH FRONT SIDE CILLS...

Fail 5 Aug 2013

CORROSION IN BOTH FRONT SIDE CILLS...

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2012 50,763 miles

WHEEL ARCHS RUSTY...

Fail 12 May 2011 49,787 miles

BOTH CILL PANELS RUSTY...

FRONT WHEEL ARCHS RUSTY...

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2011 49,787 miles

BOTH CILL PANELS RUSTY...

FRONT WHEEL ARCHS RUSTY...

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2010 48,500 miles

BOTH LOWER SIDE CILLS RUSTY...

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

Pass 11 May 2009 47,357 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 45,860 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 42,569 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 386,736 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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Y589 STR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y589 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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Y589 STR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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