MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,834 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip fitted (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing missing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing missing (2.7.2a)
Central Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x4 (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate paint light glass (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn very noisey (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill by seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing missing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing missing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Front outer gaitor retaining device missing, replaced. (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working Connector repaired. (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear exhaust hanger is about to break
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear exhaust hanger is about to break
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ns & osf brake sensor wire broken
ns & osr shock absorber outer casing missing
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
ns & osf brake sensor wire broken
ns & osr shock absorber outer casing missing
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advised offside front inner c v boot split
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
advised offside front inner c v boot split
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y839 JYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 Y839 JYC, 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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Y839 JYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 August 2001.
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