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Y782 NJB

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

323,977 mi
Last recorded323,977 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY782 NJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2019 323,977 miles

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened all over all Marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 321,698 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 317,278 miles

There is a lot of surface rust around prescribed areas and a lot of welding repairs present

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 317,277 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Near side front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front inner wing near flexi hose (3.1.9)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Front (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Offside front (2.7.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Ossicle front floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre inner edge on limit worn smooth

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2015

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 295,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear cross member corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 293,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perished slightly

chips in screen

nearside front tyre low on edge

slight corrosion all chassis legs

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

slight corrosion both rear suspension arms

slight corrosion offside outer sill

slight play steering rack both sides

Pass 31 Jul 2012 288,492 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 288,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 97,810 miles

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

power steering pipe damaged not affecting operation

Fail 25 Jul 2011 97,806 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

power steering pipe damaged not affecting operation

Fail 6 Jun 2011 97,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all discs corroded

rear exhaust tail pipe missing & centre mount adrift

Pass 18 Jan 2010
Pass 7 May 2008 274,776 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 274,754 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 249,825 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 249,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 210,206 miles

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 NJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 Y782 NJB, 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 NJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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