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Y796 NJB

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,929 mi
Last recorded190,929 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 NJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 190,929 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 183,773 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 175,862 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 174,748 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake pedal anti slip worn

clutch pedal anti slip missing

nearside front door damaged

outer sills and underbody corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2008 174,748 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip worn

clutch pedal anti slip missing

nearside front door damaged

outer sills and underbody corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2007 155,349 miles

Beam pattern weak

Deterioration of outer sidewalls on both rear tyres

Front exhaust mount deteriorated

Handbrake travel long

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

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

Offside front jacking point corroding

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 131,195 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 131,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y796 NJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y796 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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What year was Y796 NJB registered?

Y796 NJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y796 NJB safe to buy?

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