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Y689 XEO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,509 mi
Last recorded68,509 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY689 XEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 68,509 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

underside corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2018 68,509 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,299 miles

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

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,144 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 48,939 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

underside corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,560 miles

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

patches of corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2013 48,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 48,016 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 47,074 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 46,030 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,030 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,829 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,626 miles

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

crack in off side of screen not in swept area

Fail 7 Apr 2009 41,626 miles

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

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

crack in off side of screen not in swept area

Pass 24 Apr 2008 39,267 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,238 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 36,042 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 31,853 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

parking brake on travel limit

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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Y689 XEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y689 XEO, 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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Y689 XEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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