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Y76 TFG

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

183,906 mi
Last recorded183,906 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY76 TFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2020 183,906 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced rear cross panel corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 183,207 miles

extensive welding repairs and corrosion to sills/underbody/inner arches/rear panels etc. excessive use of corrosion toolwill reveal further corrosion

rust in brake pipes

wear in stee ring rack/anti roll rubbers/engine mountings various suspension bushes etc

Fail 16 Jul 2019 183,201 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

extensive welding repairs and corrosion to sills/underbody/inner arches/rear panels etc. excessive use of corrosion toolwill reveal further corrosion

rust in brake pipes

wear in stee ring rack/anti roll rubbers/engine mountings various suspension bushes etc

Pass 26 Jun 2018 182,005 miles

extensive surface corrosion in underbody and brake pipes. cv gaiters perished. n/s headlight slightly deterioated

oil leak

suspect wear in subframe and/or engine mountings,further investigation required

wear in anti roll bushes and other bushes/rubbers

wear in steering rack

Fail 25 Jun 2018 182,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

extensive surface corrosion in underbody and brake pipes. cv gaiters perished. n/s headlight slightly deterioated

oil leak

suspect wear in subframe and/or engine mountings,further investigation required

wear in anti roll bushes and other bushes/rubbers

wear in steering rack

Fail 31 May 2018 181,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

extensive corrosion in sills and underbody, corrosion holes in non structural panels. some rust in brake pipes

o/s cv gaiters perished/worn

oil leak

wear / movement in engine .g/box mountings

wear in anti roll bushes and multiple other suspension bushes and steering rack.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 180,110 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 176,593 miles

1 front exhaust rubber adrift

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

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

both sills corroded unable to hole atpresent

park brake effort low

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Jun 2016 176,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure hitting rear surpension arm (1.9.3a)

Centre Front Lower one rubber mount missing of down pipe

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear parking brake effort low

all wheel proud of wheel archs

Pass 5 Jun 2015 174,687 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

parking brake effort lower one side n/s /r

rubber missing off one exhust mount front pipe

Fail 1 Jun 2015 174,666 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

hole in inner sill n/s mid van not surporting structure

parking brake effort lower one side n/s /r

rubber missing off one exhust mount front pipe

Pass 13 Jun 2014

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 30 May 2014

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2013
Pass 25 Jan 2012

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 118,028 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 113,091 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008
Fail 6 Aug 2008

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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)

handbrake lever close to end of travel

various oil leaks from rear of engine area

Pass 10 Aug 2006
Fail 10 Aug 2006

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y76 TFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y76 TFG, 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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Y76 TFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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