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Y631 SBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

162,229 mi
Last recorded162,229 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY631 SBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 162,229 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 162,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 155,080 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 155,070 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 148,070 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 140,606 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 140,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 134,102 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 133,932 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 126,438 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 126,438 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 117,597 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 117,561 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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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Y631 SBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y631 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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Y631 SBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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