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Y698 LDK

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,010 mi
Last recorded114,010 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 LDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 114,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear under body & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2024
Pass 21 Oct 2023 98,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 88,124 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 75,613 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 67,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 53,824 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 41,620 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 39,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 38,710 miles

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

corosion on rear discs

Fail 5 May 2015 38,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corosion on rear discs

Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,356 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 38,356 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front discs coroded

rear discs coroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,273 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 37,868 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 37,868 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,247 miles

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

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

offside door mirror case broken

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 17 Dec 2009 35,958 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 35,494 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 35,137 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 34,276 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 34,276 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 328,622 miles

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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Y698 LDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y698 LDK, 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 Y698 LDK registered?

Y698 LDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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