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Y621 WFC

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,020 mi
Last recorded99,020 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY621 WFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 99,020 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 99,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear loading door outer handle is missing however access is possible through other loading doors

Pass 4 Dec 2015 92,690 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 92,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 89,047 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 89,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 86,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 86,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 81,313 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

O/S/R tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 81,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

O/S/R tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 74,025 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 74,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

both driveshaft inner boots split

Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,954 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 62,954 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

offside INNER cv gaiter adrift

Fail 4 Aug 2009 62,929 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both inner cv gaitors split

front exhaust mounting split

front no.plate cracked

main beam flasher not working

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2008 56,721 miles

offside inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 16 Jul 2007 47,069 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 32,479 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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Y621 WFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y621 WFC, 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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Y621 WFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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