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Y801 EBV

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,373 mi
Last recorded160,373 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 EBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 160,373 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 150,535 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 141,077 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 141,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 130,156 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 124,338 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 114,274 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 102,452 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 102,452 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 90,825 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 90,825 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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Y801 EBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y801 EBV, 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 Y801 EBV registered?

Y801 EBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y801 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y801 EBV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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