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Y84 SBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

215,522 mi
Last recorded215,522 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY84 SBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2008 215,522 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 215,522 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 212,111 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 212,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2007 197,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 193,165 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 192,660 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 180,277 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 180,138 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 166,627 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 166,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside mirror glass missing

offside inner cv gaiter split

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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Y84 SBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y84 SBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y84 SBA registered?

Y84 SBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y84 SBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y84 SBA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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