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Y722 NKX

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,995 mi
Last recorded78,995 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY722 NKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 78,995 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front both steering arms got slight play

windscreen got crack outside swipe area

Pass 19 Nov 2012 41,487 miles

A towbar is fitted to the vehicle

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

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

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

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

Underneath of vehicle in places,rust corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2012 41,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

A towbar is fitted to the vehicle

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Front tracking is out?

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

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

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

Underneath of vehicle in places,rust corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,991 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 31,591 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 31,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,622 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 22,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 11,455 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 11,455 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,458 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 6,107 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 53 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 53 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Mar 2006 53 miles

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

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Mar 2006 75,765 miles

Brake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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Y722 NKX 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 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 Y722 NKX, 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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Y722 NKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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