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Y717 DSG

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY717 DSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010

front pads low

nsf inner cv boot split

osf link pin has slight play

various parts of body corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2010

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front pads low

nsf inner cv boot split

osf link pin has slight play

various parts of body corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2009 104,388 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

dust covers on rear shox corroded

os and ns inner cv boots split

various brake pipes corroded

various parts of body corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2008 102,907 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 103,129 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 92,070 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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Y717 DSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y717 DSG, 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 Y717 DSG registered?

Y717 DSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y717 DSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y717 DSG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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