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Y771 NJN

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

167,059 mi
Last recorded167,059 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY771 NJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 167,059 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 167,057 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides inner sills covered with heavily sealant

vehicle underbody surface rust

Pass 9 Oct 2023 162,280 miles

vehicle underside covered heavily with underseal

Pass 30 Sep 2022 162,280 miles

all under chassis covered with sealants & fibre glass unable to assess adequately front to rear

Fail 30 Sep 2022 162,280 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

all under chassis covered with sealants & fibre glass unable to assess adequately front to rear

Pass 28 Aug 2021 161,408 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 157,757 miles

Front Inner Both sills have been under sealed

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 153,039 miles

underside slightly corroded

Fail 17 May 2019 153,023 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

underside slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 148,765 miles

Body has slight corrosion parts of underside (6.1.B.2)

parking brake just met requirement

Pass 1 Jun 2017 144,711 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across an axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 144,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across an axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 140,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across an axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion whole underside slightly corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 135,174 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 135,148 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2014 127,869 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front and rear wheel arches slight corrosion

brake pipes at rear covered with underseal

front to rear both sills slightly corroded

handbrake cable rubber at rear slightly insecure

nearside rear sill covered with underseal

underbody surface rust

Pass 24 May 2013 124,778 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 May 2013 124,778 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2012 118,858 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2012 118,858 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 110,576 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs lipped/worn

hand brake slightly high

n/s/r handbrake cable is corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 110,576 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs lipped/worn

hand brake slightly high

n/s/r handbrake cable is corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 104,243 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 97,918 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

o/s/f door mirror cracked

o/s/f indicator light lens cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2009 97,918 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f door mirror cracked

o/s/f indicator light lens cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2008 88,689 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2007 80,881 miles

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

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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Y771 NJN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y771 NJN, 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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Y771 NJN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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