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Y707 TCS

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,954 mi
Last recorded144,954 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY707 TCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 144,954 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 144,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

exhaust mount missing

Fail 14 Feb 2012 144,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 127,616 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 127,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs,inner surfaces pitted

Pass 7 Apr 2010 117,937 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

engine warning light on

o/s inner c.v.boot split

rear wiper torn

Fail 2 Apr 2010 117,934 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

engine warning light on

o/s inner c.v.boot split

rear wiper torn

Pass 20 Mar 2009 115,628 miles

air con condensor falling apart

chassis corroding slightly

front to rear barke pipes corroded in clips

glow plug light on dash

nearside cv boot starting to crack

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside inner cv boot split

passenger wiper starting to perish

tyre size 215/65/r15 c 104/102t

Fail 20 Mar 2009 115,628 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

air con condensor falling apart

chassis corroding slightly

front to rear barke pipes corroded in clips

glow plug light on dash

nearside cv boot starting to crack

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre has damage caused by road spring(not through to cords)

offside inner cv boot split

passenger wiper starting to perish

tyre size 215/65/r15 c 104/102t

Pass 19 Feb 2008 104,262 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 92,881 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 83,437 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 83,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y707 TCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y707 TCS, 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 Y707 TCS registered?

Y707 TCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y707 TCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y707 TCS shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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