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Y781 MTM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,675 mi
Last recorded82,675 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 MTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 82,675 miles

damage to nearside rear door seal

glow plug eml light showing

Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,309 miles

EML/HEATER PLUG LIGHT ON >>> INVESTIGATION ADVISED

Fail 1 Apr 2014 78,309 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML/HEATER PLUG LIGHT ON >>> INVESTIGATION ADVISED

Pass 24 Jun 2013 76,978 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 76,977 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 71,011 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2010 67,327 miles

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

Power steering fluid leak

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 67,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering fluid leak

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 64,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 64,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 63,101 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 52,873 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 52,870 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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Y781 MTM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y781 MTM, 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 Y781 MTM registered?

Y781 MTM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y781 MTM safe to buy?

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