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Y836 YTP

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,060 mi
Last recorded206,060 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY836 YTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 206,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1957015c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 206,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1957015c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 201,365 miles

Centre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 201,359 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1957015c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Centre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 197,770 miles

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

air bag warning light inoperative

both outer side lower sill panels corroded

exhaust rear tail pipe is corroded and blowing

rear cross memeber corroded badly

rear silencer blowing slightly and is corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2015 197,767 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

air bag warning light inoperative

both outer side lower sill panels corroded

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

exhaust rear tail pipe is corroded and blowing

rear cross memeber corroded badly

rear silencer blowing slightly and is corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2013 190,812 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 184,553 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 184,553 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 184,299 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

N/s/r tyre close to limits

Windows not working.

Pass 19 Aug 2011
Pass 20 Aug 2010 109,213 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

This vehicle has many areas of general corrosion of which some are perscribed areas.these areas pass the MOT test today ,but will need attention in the future.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 135,412 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)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 135,412 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 133,626 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 133,626 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 122,846 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 122,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 110,519 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 102,653 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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Y836 YTP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y836 YTP, 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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Y836 YTP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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