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Y687 SBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,357 mi
Last recorded134,357 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY687 SBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 134,357 miles

N/S/F and O/S/R inner and outer sills corroded and holed not prescribed area

N/S/R cross member to body corroded and holed not prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

knock from steering rack

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 20 Jun 2017 134,352 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger at seat belt area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area inadequate repair previously (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger at seat belt area (5.2.6)

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

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

N/S/F and O/S/R inner and outer sills corroded and holed not prescribed area

N/S/R cross member to body corroded and holed not prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filler and vent pipe cover corroded and holed not prescribed

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

knock from steering rack

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Jun 2016 126,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no/plate faded

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 2 Jun 2016 126,183 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle outrigger (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no/plate faded

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2015 117,257 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 111,403 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 111,402 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 102,285 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 94,336 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 86,360 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 80,289 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 80,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 70,791 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 57,987 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2007 50,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 24 May 2006 44,533 miles

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

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

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

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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Y687 SBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y687 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 Y687 SBA registered?

Y687 SBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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