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Y833 YRY

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,782 mi
Last recorded135,782 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY833 YRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 135,782 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 May 2014 135,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 129,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front chassis legs rusty

Pass 22 May 2012 125,924 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 122,701 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS, ESPECIALLY REARS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES PARTIALLY CORRODED

BOTH OUTER SILLS HAVE ADVANCED CORROSION

CLUTCH BROKE DURING TEST, PEDAL STICKS TO THE FLOOR

PARK BRAKE HAS HIGH TRAVEL

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 29 Jun 2011 122,701 miles

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

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

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

ALL BRAKE DISCS, ESPECIALLY REARS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES PARTIALLY CORRODED

BOTH OUTER SILLS HAVE ADVANCED CORROSION

CLUTCH BROKE DURING TEST, PEDAL STICKS TO THE FLOOR

PARK BRAKE HAS HIGH TRAVEL

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Jun 2010 111,380 miles

n/s front shocker misting in oil

n/s front tyre app limit

rear shocker shrouds deteriated

Fail 3 Jun 2010 111,380 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front shocker misting in oil

n/s front tyre app limit

rear shocker shrouds deteriated

Pass 3 Jun 2009 102,540 miles

clutch hydraulics creeping in operation

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

o/s rear tyre app limit

Fail 3 Jun 2009 102,540 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch hydraulics creeping in operation

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

o/s rear tyre app limit

Pass 7 Jun 2008 95,687 miles

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

nearside inner cv boot split

offside loading door handle missing

Fail 2 Jun 2008 95,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside loading door handle missing

Pass 2 Jun 2007 83,385 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 70,877 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 70,584 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y833 YRY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y833 YRY, 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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Y833 YRY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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