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Y62 OBF

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,654 mi
Last recorded10,654 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY62 OBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2008 10,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE OUTER TRACK ROD END. SIGNS OF EARLY CORROSION TO FRONT UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE / OFF SIDE OUTER WHELL ARCH AND DOOR / SLIGHT PLAY IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HINGE.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 10,654 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE OUTER TRACK ROD END. SIGNS OF EARLY CORROSION TO FRONT UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE / OFF SIDE OUTER WHELL ARCH AND DOOR / SLIGHT PLAY IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HINGE.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 102,798 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Spare tyre defective

alloy road wheels kerb damaged

front chassis legs surface rust

slight clunk in steering column

Pass 23 Jun 2006 98,371 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

rear box sections/front chassis leg seams rusty

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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Y62 OBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 Y62 OBF, 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 Y62 OBF registered?

Y62 OBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y62 OBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y62 OBF shows 4 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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