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Y723 MET

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,216 mi
Last recorded120,216 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY723 MET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 120,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 120,216 miles

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 93,858 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

poor n/s front inner brake disc.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 87,113 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 87,104 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 83,694 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 83,694 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 75,175 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 75,175 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 57,524 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 57,524 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 40,041 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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Y723 MET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y723 MET, 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 Y723 MET registered?

Y723 MET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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