MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
250,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicles has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicles has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working this may be faulty switch. (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort this may be due to a broken or faulty cable (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
repair corroded body panes to prevent sharp edges.
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake discs corroded
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust center box support rubber mounting missing
offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken/loose
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Y878 FLS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 FLS, 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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Y878 FLS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 June 2001.
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