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Y881 TOJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

120,198 mi
Last recorded120,198 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 TOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 120,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 117,634 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 115,329 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

existing welding repairs satisfactory

underside waxoiled

Pass 4 Sep 2023 113,221 miles

extensive existing repairs to vehicle understructure ok

Fail 4 Sep 2023 113,221 miles

extensive existing repairs to vehicle understructure ok

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 111,378 miles

existing repairs to vehicle understructure ok

some corrosion front and rear chassis rails and outriggers

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 107,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 105,369 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 103,641 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 100,666 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 99,581 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,710 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 96,287 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 94,770 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 93,925 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 93,143 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 93,143 miles

Nearside 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 88,397 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 88,397 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 82,503 miles

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

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 23 Nov 2010 82,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 30 Jan 2010 76,250 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 61,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 61,017 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 59,552 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 59,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 52,360 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,874 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 46,872 miles

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

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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Y881 TOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 Y881 TOJ, 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 Y881 TOJ registered?

Y881 TOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y881 TOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y881 TOJ shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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