MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,570 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front exhaust bracket is broken
nearside and offside front and rear chassis rails and inner and outer sills are corroding very bad in places but at the time of test was not excessive to fail under finger and thumb pressure
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front exhaust bracket is broken
nearside and offside front and rear chassis rails and inner and outer sills are corroding very bad in places but at the time of test was not excessive to fail under finger and thumb pressure
N/s inner rack arm has slight play at its ball joint
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
wear in nearside of steering rack
corrosion to exhaust rear tail pipe
front brake pads low
slight blow from exhaust centre silencer
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear shock absorbers damp
slight blow from exahust rear section
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Y842 RTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 Y842 RTF, 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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Y842 RTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2001.
Is Y842 RTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y842 RTF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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