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Y768 HPU

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,242 mi
Last recorded144,242 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY768 HPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 144,242 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly pitted on braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from steering pump to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

nearside outer sill is holed due to corrossion but not within a prescribed area

Fail 20 Jul 2018 144,236 miles

Emissions not tested probe cannot be inserted due to exhaust rear pipe missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear part missing (6.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from rack to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

N/S sill has hole due to corrossion but not within any prescribed areas

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 140,687 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2016 135,548 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust mounting missions, wire and cable tie on mounting

Fail 27 Jul 2016 135,548 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear exhaust mounting missions, wire and cable tie on mounting

Pass 30 May 2015 132,068 miles

corrosion present in vehicle structure

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 May 2015 132,068 miles

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

corrosion present in vehicle structure

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 125,912 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front corners of chassie legs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 109,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 99,078 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 98,843 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 88,541 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 88,107 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 87,868 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 86,462 miles

Fog light switch faulty

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brakes noisy and discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2007 86,462 miles

Fog light switch faulty

Rear brakes noisy and discs in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2007 85,318 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 77,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 77,901 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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Y768 HPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y768 HPU, 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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Y768 HPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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