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Y852 NWL

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY852 NWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018
Fail 8 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2017

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2017

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016

Front Brakes Sticking Slightly

N/S And O/S Inner And Outer Sills Corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight Play In O/S Inner Rack Joint

Fail 8 Oct 2016

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brakes Sticking Slightly

N/S And O/S Inner And Outer Sills Corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight Play In O/S Inner Rack Joint

Pass 11 Apr 2015

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2015

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 131,534 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pipes corroded

wipers in poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2015 131,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pipes corroded

wipers in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2014 125,289 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear tail pipe corroded

temp fuel cap fitted

under car has general corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2014 125,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear tail pipe corroded

temp fuel cap fitted

under car has general corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2013 119,124 miles

Both outter sills damaged

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

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

glow plug light on

under car has general corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2012 111,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both outer sills damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2012 111,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer sills damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2011 99,845 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 93,247 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 89,456 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 79,114 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 71,853 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 58,757 miles

N/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 3 Jul 2006 58,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Minor damage in Zone A on windscreen

N/s wiperblade starting to split

Pass 21 Jun 2005 44,007 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 44,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Damage on windscreen zone A on limit

O/s wiper blade starting to 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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Y852 NWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 Y852 NWL, 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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Y852 NWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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