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Y777 RSL

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,284 mi
Last recorded118,284 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY777 RSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2015 118,284 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage OUTTER SILL (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 112,925 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 99,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2010 99,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 127,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Sep 2007 105,288 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2006 86,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

wiper blades leave slight smear on screen

Pass 23 Sep 2006 86,775 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

wiper blades leave slight smear on screen

Fail 10 Sep 2006 86,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y777 RSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y777 RSL, 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 Y777 RSL registered?

Y777 RSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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