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Y709 CAV

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 CAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2015

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2014

Avanced corrosion in rear chassis.Corrosion to inner sills.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Wear in rack

Pass 17 May 2013 107,357 miles

n/s inner c v boot deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

some corrosion on chassis and sills

Fail 17 May 2013 107,357 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s inner c v boot deteriorated

some corrosion on chassis and sills

Pass 24 May 2012 102,955 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 24 May 2012 102,955 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 96,910 miles

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

crack in n/s/r light unit

inner cv boots split

play in front anti roll bar link rods

Pass 28 May 2010 86,904 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 89,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2009 81,211 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 81,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 70,816 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 70,816 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2007 60,840 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 52,462 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 52,462 miles

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

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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Y709 CAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y709 CAV, 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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Y709 CAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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