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Y736 GHJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,240 mi
Last recorded170,240 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY736 GHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 170,240 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front x rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 167,158 miles

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

steering rack pipes corroded

Body has slight corrosion under body top body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Nearside mirror housing cracked

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 167,158 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body top body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside mirror housing cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

steering rack pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 166,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 166,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 157,734 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 150,435 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 122,421 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 122,416 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 112,805 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

near side front ant roll bar linkgae cover split

off side steering arm slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2011 112,805 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

near side front ant roll bar linkgae cover split

off side steering arm slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2010 104,542 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres cracked

near side front mirror cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2010 104,542 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres cracked

near side front mirror cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2009 92,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 79,828 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 67,826 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 60,577 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 60,577 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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Y736 GHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y736 GHJ, 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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Y736 GHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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