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Y703 LDK

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,954 mi
Last recorded107,954 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 LDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 107,954 miles

Nearside Front sharp edges on door

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

park brake on 16%

Fail 6 Dec 2018 107,954 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front sharp edges on door

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

park brake on 16%

Pass 30 Nov 2017 101,989 miles

corrosion apparent throughout vehicle

Fail 4 Nov 2017 101,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front doors have tape over rough edges

Pass 4 Oct 2016 95,396 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 95,395 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

all brake discs and pads worn

front wiper blades poor condition

park brake cables poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2015 87,074 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,532 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,741 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

N/S/R Tyre on 3mm

Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,513 miles

front pads on 2mm

offside front close to legal limit

Pass 17 Sep 2011 55,278 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,618 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,405 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,256 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 36,256 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,870 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 13,590 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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Y703 LDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y703 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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Y703 LDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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