MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
some play in nearside steering rack inner joint
some play in offside steering rack inner joint
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
some play in nearside steering rack inner joint
some play in offside steering rack inner joint
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pipes hidden by fuel tank
o/s/f side repeter lamnp lens missing
rear exh pipe deterated
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside 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 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)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pipes hidden by fuel tank
o/s/f side repeter lamnp lens missing
rear exh pipe deterated
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
varoius body panels rusty and damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
varoius body panels rusty and damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y837 GEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 Y837 GEL, 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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Y837 GEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 July 2001.
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