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Y649 MPU

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

114,467 mi
Last recorded114,467 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY649 MPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2017 114,467 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe (7.1.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front pipe and rear pipe (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking Engine (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Sharp edges (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement Hand (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement Hand (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper insecure ()

Heater plug light on

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Front and rear ()

Underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 103,289 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 103,219 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced light output reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced light output reduced on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to front section (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to wheel arches and sills

slight exhaust leak around fuel injectors

Pass 7 Apr 2015

body and paint work in poor condition may cause sharp edges

rear seats removed unable to check seat back and belts correctly

Fail 30 Mar 2015

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

rear seats removed unable to check seat back and belts correctly

Pass 2 Apr 2014
Fail 1 Apr 2014

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 83,816 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2013 83,813 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2012 111,935 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 111,934 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,630 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2010 61,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 61,382 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 50,161 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,015 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 43,013 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 37,867 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 29,802 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 29,802 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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Y649 MPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y649 MPU, 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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Y649 MPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 August 2001.

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