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Y761 GHJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,671 mi
Last recorded134,671 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY761 GHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 134,671 miles

brake pipes corroding

front number plate cracked

sills,floor and underside weak and corroding

Fail 23 Jul 2012 134,671 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

brake pipes corroding

front number plate cracked

sills,floor and underside weak and corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2011 131,202 miles

front inner c.v boots split ;sills corroding ;brake pipes corroding ;o/s rear tyre going out of shape ;21% front brake imbalance

Pass 24 Jul 2010 123,249 miles

front number plate cracked ;n/s rear disc corroding ;sills, brake pipes ,exhaust and underside corroding ;rear shocks weaping

Fail 24 Jul 2010 123,249 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate cracked ;n/s rear disc corroding ;sills, brake pipes ,exhaust and underside corroding ;rear shocks weaping

Pass 9 Jun 2009 113,288 miles

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

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

Various brake pipes rusted.

Windscreen marked.

n/s front anti roll bar link top rubber split.

o/s front inner driveshaft boot split.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 102,192 miles

front pads getting low ;brake pipes corroding ;centre exhaust corroding and slight blow ;tail pipe corroding

Fail 18 Jun 2008 102,192 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads getting low ;brake pipes corroding ;centre exhaust corroding and slight blow ;tail pipe corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2007 72,140 miles

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

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

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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Y761 GHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y761 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 Y761 GHJ registered?

Y761 GHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y761 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y761 GHJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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