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Y718 MAP

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,328 mi
Last recorded124,328 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 MAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 124,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 106,793 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2011 106,793 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 May 2010

front brake pads getting low

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

bodywork has surface rust in places

centre ext. heat shield loose

ext. system to rusty in places

general wear and surface rust on front discs

metal brake pipes getting rusty in places

n/s/f head light damage

n/s/f plastic inner wing loose and damaged

no n/s/r fog light working

oversized tax disc holder used

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to o/s/r lens

slight kink in o/s/r flexy brake pipes

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of van has surface rust in places

van seems to have been standing

Pass 28 May 2010

bodywork has surface rust in places

centre ext. heat shield loose

ext. system to rusty in places

front brake pads getting low

general wear and surface rust on front discs

metal brake pipes getting rusty in places

n/s/f head light damage

n/s/f plastic inner wing loose and damaged

no n/s/r fog light working

oversized tax disc holder used

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to o/s/r lens

slight kink in o/s/r flexy brake pipes

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of van has surface rust in places

van seems to have been standing

Pass 19 May 2009 137,197 miles

bodywork has surface rust in places

general wear on all discs

near side front susp noisey when turned

no off side rear fog light working

off side front seat covering wearing

off side rear foot brake lower on effort

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to near side front head light

slight damage to off side rear lens

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 19 May 2009 137,197 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bodywork has surface rust in places

general wear on all discs

near side front susp noisey when turned

no off side rear fog light working

off side front seat covering wearing

off side rear foot brake lower on effort

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to near side front head light

slight damage to off side rear lens

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 28 May 2008 131,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 131,167 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 111,332 miles

both front discs heavily worn

both front tyres on wear limit

Pass 17 May 2006 88,385 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear shox slight leak

n/s front flexi brake hose very perished

o/s front flexi brake hose very perished

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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Y718 MAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y718 MAP, 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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Y718 MAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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