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Y72 PEL

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,840 mi
Last recorded163,840 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 PEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 163,840 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 156,050 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 149,614 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 141,500 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 125,387 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 114,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

not all bulbs working high level brake light

Pass 4 Aug 2010 101,575 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 90,317 miles

Advise offside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter split open.

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 78,192 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 78,192 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 71,014 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 71,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 62,730 miles

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

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

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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Y72 PEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y72 PEL, 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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Y72 PEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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