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Y818 LDN

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,585 mi
Last recorded135,585 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 LDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 135,585 miles

o/s+n/s/rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2010 130,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 122,325 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 122,325 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 111,787 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 100,494 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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Y818 LDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y818 LDN, 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 Y818 LDN registered?

Y818 LDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is Y818 LDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y818 LDN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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