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Y595 STR

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY595 STR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015

airbag system immobilsied

handbrake working on a hydraulic ram

Pass 24 Oct 2014

o/s rear lens slightly cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2014

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

hand brake operation hydrulic

n/s font tyre cracking on outer wall

o/s n/s front seats torn and worn

Pass 11 Sep 2013

o/s rear lens slightly cracked

o/s sliding door handle broken

rear door windscreen missing

speedometor not working

tyres on front axle different size to rear

Pass 16 Aug 2012

o/s front tyre cracking on outer tread

Pass 16 Aug 2011

front bumber loose

n/s inner c/v gater split to excess

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 13 Aug 2011

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front bumber loose

n/s inner c/v gater split to excess

n/s rear tyre cracking on outer walls

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 17 Aug 2010

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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Y595 STR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y595 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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What year was Y595 STR registered?

Y595 STR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y595 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y595 STR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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