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Y609 PJM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,899 mi
Last recorded156,899 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 PJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 156,899 miles

corrosion to inner sills

front brake discs worn

front exhaust corroded and slight blow

front number plate damaged

nsf outer driv e shaft gaiter perished

osf nsf inner driveshaft gaiters perished

osr handbrake poor effort

rear discs worn and scored

rear inner brake pads low

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 149,812 miles

advisory from previous test no 248399861116

Fail 18 Jun 2011 149,805 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both inner drive shaft gaiters split

both rear brake discs worn

both side door handles missing

chips to screen

corrosion to door shuts and outer sills

heavy corrosion to rear panel

Pass 4 Jun 2010 138,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both driveshaft inner cv boots split

chips to windscreen

corrosion to chassis rails at rear

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to offside outer sill and door shut

front exhaust mount poor

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre cut in tread

temporary repair to nearside cv boot

Fail 4 Jun 2010 138,467 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

both driveshaft inner cv boots split

chips to windscreen

corrosion to chassis rails at rear

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to offside outer sill and door shut

front exhaust mount poor

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre cut in tread

Pass 3 Jun 2009 123,409 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to door shuts and outer sills os ns

front number plate crackedd

lower arm bushes poor xconditon

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter perished

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

rear brake discs worn and scored

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 17 May 2008 104,499 miles

centre exhaust corroded slight blow

Pass 22 May 2007 88,865 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 88,865 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 79,698 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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Y609 PJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y609 PJM, 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 Y609 PJM registered?

Y609 PJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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