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Y779 SBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,866 mi
Last recorded117,866 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 SBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2012 117,866 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 112,439 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 102,052 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 92,029 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 84,368 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken but ok at test

Pass 21 Aug 2007 76,649 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 69,745 miles

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

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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Y779 SBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y779 SBA, 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 Y779 SBA registered?

Y779 SBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y779 SBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y779 SBA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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