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Y878 BNV

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,451 mi
Last recorded126,451 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 BNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 126,451 miles

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

chassis rusty to rear advise oil spray or similar

o/s inner sill corroded not within a prescribed area advise repair

Fail 25 Aug 2011 126,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

chassis rusty to rear advise oil spray or similar

o/s inner sill corroded not within a prescribed area advise repair

Pass 27 May 2010 123,390 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s inner to outer sill corroded not considered excessive

underbody, surface corrosion advise oil spray or similar

Fail 27 May 2010 123,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s inner to outer sill corroded not considered excessive

underbody, surface corrosion advise oil spray or similar

Pass 1 Apr 2009 113,023 miles

brake pipes to rear corroding/both sides front discs wearing

Fail 1 Apr 2009 113,023 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pipes to rear corroding/both sides front discs wearing

Pass 27 Sep 2007 107,638 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Sep 2006 101,792 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y878 BNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y878 BNV, 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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What year was Y878 BNV registered?

Y878 BNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y878 BNV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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