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Y831 HPH

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,018 mi
Last recorded135,018 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 HPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 135,018 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat no 2 in front ()

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged rubber damage around clip (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 135,004 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 131,192 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 128,016 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside has repairs inner sills covered in underseal

underbody and suspension has general corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2019 128,016 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside has repairs inner sills covered in underseal

underbody and suspension has general corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2018 123,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner cills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 116,285 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 114,151 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 107,055 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 95,087 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 95,236 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 91,173 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 86,316 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2011 83,125 miles

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

Offside registration lamp needs replacing.

Pass 4 Jul 2010 80,163 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 80,160 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT DISC CORRODED

Pass 24 Jun 2009 73,133 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 73,132 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 67,528 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 67,528 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front inner cv boot u/s

Pass 19 Jun 2007 62,006 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 55,243 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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Y831 HPH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 Y831 HPH, 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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Y831 HPH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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