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Y823 XBM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,299 mi
Last recorded44,299 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY823 XBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 44,299 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 39,308 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

handbrake not standard after market electrical one fitted rolling brake test all ok

noise coming from power steering on full lock but not a reason for rejection

Fail 29 May 2012 39,308 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

handbrake not standard after market electrical one fitted rolling brake test all ok

noise coming from power steering on full lock but not a reason for rejection

Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,831 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 33,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 28,845 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 28,785 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,501 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,461 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 26,416 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 22,517 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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Y823 XBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 Y823 XBM, 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 Y823 XBM registered?

Y823 XBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y823 XBM 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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