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Y737 GHJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,406 mi
Last recorded54,406 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY737 GHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 54,406 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

light corrosion around vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2020 54,315 miles

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

auxiliary belt cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2019 53,907 miles

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

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 53,474 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,224 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 48,867 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 44,971 miles

emmissions to clean to register

Pass 24 Oct 2014 41,823 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 38,007 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 25,442 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 25,442 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,455 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 24,455 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 22,885 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,302 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 20,898 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 18,552 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 16,940 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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Y737 GHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 Y737 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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What year was Y737 GHJ registered?

Y737 GHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y737 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y737 GHJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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