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Y819 TSS

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,663 mi
Last recorded112,663 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY819 TSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 112,663 miles

Oil leak

engine very fumey

front brake imbalance at 25% limit

Pass 10 Oct 2007 102,096 miles

UNDER SIDE CORRODED VARIOUS AREAS .NOT HOLED

Fail 4 Oct 2007 102,096 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S FRONT IND LENSE DAMAGED NOT AFECTING OPERATION

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

UNDER SIDE CORRODED VARIOUS AREAS .NOT HOLED

Pass 28 Sep 2006 87,977 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 87,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 79,196 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 79,185 miles

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

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

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake pads look low

n/s rear wiper torn

Pass 27 Sep 2005 68,701 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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Y819 TSS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y819 TSS, 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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Y819 TSS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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