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Y791 FSG

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY791 FSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012
Fail 7 Sep 2012

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 114,647 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 114,447 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 108,927 miles

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot splt.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 105,018 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 97,535 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 97,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 84,850 miles

Handbrake effort low. 18%

Nearside wing mirror slightlt damaged.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 84,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Handbrake effort low. 18%

Nearside wing mirror glass slightly damaged.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 78,759 miles

both front tyres worn on edges. windscreen chipped. o/s/fcv boot pin holed.front and rear brake application uneven.rear hand brake little braking effort.

Fail 24 Jan 2006 78,759 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges. windscreen chipped. o/s/f cv boot pin holed.

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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Y791 FSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y791 FSG, 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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Y791 FSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y791 FSG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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