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Y827 UVV

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,650 mi
Last recorded179,650 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY827 UVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 179,650 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 171,877 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 162,993 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 158,724 miles

Both inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 149,981 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both o/s @ n/s inear and outer sills hav serfic corrotion not exessive

Pass 2 May 2014 141,222 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 141,193 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 136,992 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 129,640 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 129,640 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 127,147 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 124,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

nearside steering rack slight play

tyre sizes 195/70r15

Fail 23 Apr 2010 124,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

nearside steering rack slight play

tyre sizes 195/70r15

Pass 21 Apr 2009 12,101 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

nearside steering rack has slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2008 114,470 miles

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

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

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

clonk noise from front suspension?

nearside front inner cv boot cracking

offside front inner cv boot split open

rear brake disc edges corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2008 114,384 miles

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

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

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

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

clonk noise from front suspension?

nearside front inner cv boot cracking

offside front inner cv boot split open

rear brake disc edges corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 106,330 miles

advisory issued april 19th 2007 no;881919907190 by m j cuthbert

Fail 19 Apr 2007 106,323 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SPLIT!

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 94,602 miles

n/s/r tyre perished on tyre wall

o/s driveshaft inner boot split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads low

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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Y827 UVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y827 UVV, 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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Y827 UVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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