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Y623 SBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,493 mi
Last recorded121,493 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY623 SBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 121,493 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 121,493 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected both (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 113,516 miles

advise : rear brake hose mountings surface corrsion

advise : slight play in nearside front inner steering rack

Fail 12 Jun 2019 113,516 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

advise : rear brake hose mountings surface corrsion

advise : slight play in nearside front inner steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2018 101,958 miles

advise : slight play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 16 Jun 2017 91,771 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

advise : under body/sills surface corrsion

Pass 16 Jun 2016 78,323 miles

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 16 Jun 2016 78,323 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 19 Jun 2015 72,054 miles

advise all round body damage/surface corrsion

Pass 28 May 2014 65,964 miles

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

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

advise under body surface corrsion

Fail 28 May 2014 65,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,796 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,031 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 56,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,024 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 50,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 42,996 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 May 2009 36,861 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 36,861 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 35,569 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,320 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 27,551 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,585 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 24,585 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y623 SBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y623 SBA, 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 Y623 SBA registered?

Y623 SBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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