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Y72 TBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,841 mi
Last recorded79,841 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 TBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 79,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s front jacking point corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 66,428 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 12 May 2022 65,751 miles

slight corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2021 65,738 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 63,985 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

overall corrosion underneath

Fail 22 Jul 2020 63,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

overall corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Apr 2019 61,411 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 61,402 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced plate addid insuffcient welds by exhaust system (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 61,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 58,215 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,443 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 57,438 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 54,979 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 54,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,499 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Underside of vehicle has been welded and undersealed.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,568 miles

advise o/s n/s inner sills corroded

advise o/s n/s sills corroded

advise o/s rear body to bumper corroded badly

advise rear corssmember corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 44,206 miles

advise n/s front tyre worn outer edge

advise o/s front tyre worn inner edge

advise o/s n/s inner sills corroded

advise o/s n/s inner sills to suspension mounting corroded

advise o/s n/s jacking points to sills corroded

advise o/s n/s sills corroded

advise o/s rear body to bumper corroded

advise rear crossmember corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2013 44,195 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise n/s front tyre worn outer edge

advise o/s front tyre worn inner edge

advise o/s n/s inner sills corroded

advise o/s n/s inner sills to suspension mounting corroded

advise o/s n/s jacking points to sills corroded

advise o/s n/s sills corroded

advise o/s rear body to bumper corroded

advise rear crossmember corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 37,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 37,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 30,393 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,733 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,923 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 14,571 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 11,949 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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Y72 TBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TBA, 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 TBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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