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Y729 AAH

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

76,963 mi
Last recorded76,963 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 AAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 76,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underneath surface corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2022 76,962 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2021
Fail 19 Oct 2021 15,437 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 514,250 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all disks. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front ns and os. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills has traces of filler and covered with thick black under sealant.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

front to rear whole under body surface covered and all suspension components covered with thick black undersealant.

nearside wing and offside wing has slight rust.

rear nearside and offside shock absorbers has surface rust.

Fail 25 Nov 2020

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting drivers door corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside outer sill corroded as well as inner sills(front to back) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside outer front sill corroded front to back. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside rear inner sills corroded front to rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all disks. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front ns and os. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 4,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 9 Feb 2017 113,010 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 97,171 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 97,171 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2015

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 58,855 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 49,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 46,149 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 46,149 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 45,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 42,752 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 42,752 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 7 May 2008 39,851 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2008 39,851 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 38,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2007 38,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blades split

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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Y729 AAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y729 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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Y729 AAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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