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Y727 AAH

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,712 mi
Last recorded182,712 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY727 AAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 182,712 miles

cracked windscreen but not severly restricting vision of the road

Pass 28 Feb 2013 170,994 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012
Fail 9 Feb 2012

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

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

centre exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2011

Both inner C/V joint gaiters split

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside mirror damaged , But does not distort view to rear

Offside seat has fabric damage

Fail 23 Feb 2011

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Both inner C/V joint gaiters split

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside mirror damaged , But does not distort view to rear

Offside seat has fabric damage

Pass 10 Feb 2010
Pass 26 Feb 2009
Fail 25 Feb 2009

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008

both front metal brake pipes rusty

brake fluid level low

can not read vehicle milege

engine oil leak

offside mirror cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2008

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both front metal brake pipes rusty

brake fluid level low

can not read vehicle milege

engine oil leak

offside mirror cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2007

unable to read veh. mileage

Pass 17 Feb 2006
Fail 17 Feb 2006

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y727 AAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y727 AAH, 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 Y727 AAH registered?

Y727 AAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y727 AAH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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