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Y815 HAU

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,339 mi
Last recorded92,339 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY815 HAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 92,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 92,338 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 85,851 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 85,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 75,557 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 75,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 70,361 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 63,003 miles

Bodywork damage to o/s/r .

Fail 19 Feb 2008 62,934 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Bodywork damage to o/s/r .

Pass 22 Feb 2007 57,158 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 57,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 46,407 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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Y815 HAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y815 HAU, 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 Y815 HAU registered?

Y815 HAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y815 HAU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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