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Y741 AAH

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

299,595 mi
Last recorded299,595 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 AAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2008 299,595 miles

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

both sills starting to corrode

engine oil leak

exhaust system generally corroding

grease around offside constantly vilosity joint

nearside wiper blade secure with tape

offside number plate light cover missing

small pin hole in nearside inner driveshaft boot

windscreen wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 27 Dec 2008 299,595 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both sills starting to corrode

engine oil leak

exhaust system generally corroding

grease around offside constantly vilosity joint

handbrake travel

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside wiper blade secure with tape

offside number plate light cover missing

small pin hole in nearside inner driveshaft boot

windscreen wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 1 Dec 2007 294,285 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 276,492 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 276,476 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

handbrake efforts low

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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Y741 AAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y741 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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What year was Y741 AAH registered?

Y741 AAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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