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Y782 MTM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

226,598 mi
Last recorded226,598 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY782 MTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2018 226,598 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE SILL CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE SILL CORRODED

Pass 16 Aug 2017 209,071 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded front to rear

surface corrosion on underbody

Pass 26 Aug 2016 201,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 195,597 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Slight corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills

Pass 4 Mar 2014 189,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

chassis corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Mar 2014 189,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

chassis corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2013 178,181 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 178,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 163,989 miles

front axle tread getting low

Fail 31 Jan 2012 163,989 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front axle tread getting low

Pass 10 Jan 2011 156,008 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2009 149,569 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 144,231 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 136,102 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 123,382 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 114,645 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 114,645 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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Y782 MTM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 Y782 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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Y782 MTM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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