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Y821 DAA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,471 mi
Last recorded93,471 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY821 DAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 93,471 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 92,438 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2017 84,020 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2017 84,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 79,067 miles

Front suspension mounts surface corroded.

Rear inner sill/suspension mount areas surface corroded.

Fail 13 May 2016 79,067 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension mounts surface corroded.

Rear inner sill/suspension mount areas surface corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 78,988 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 78,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 78,880 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 78,879 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2013 78,879 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 78,879 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 78,473 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 74,862 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 74,862 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 68,127 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear lamp has slight damage not showing white light

Pass 24 Jul 2008 60,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chassis rusting

nsf mirror back loose

osf brake flexi cracking

rear shock bushes starting to wear

Fail 23 Jul 2008 60,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chassis rusting

nsf mirror back loose

osf brake flexi cracking

rear shock bushes starting to wear

Pass 20 Jul 2007 53,637 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 53,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear washer n/w, †b/fluid low, †front discs rusting, †osf flexi cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2006 44,086 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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Y821 DAA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y821 DAA, 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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Y821 DAA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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