MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underside heavily coated limiting inspection
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Chassis heavily coated
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle coated underneath
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge illegal (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underside heavily coated limiting inspection of some items
Emissions not tested Exhaust burst (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge illegal (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underside heavily coated limiting inspection of some items
Brake flexi ferrules corroded
Corrosion underneath
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)
Some brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection
BRAKE PIPES COATED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
NEARSIDE REAR FLEXI HOSE COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
NOISE FROM OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL WHEN TURNING
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS LEG,OFF MAIN CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)
BRAKE PIPES COATED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
NEARSIDE REAR FLEXI HOSE COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
NOISE FROM OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL WHEN TURNING
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside front inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both inner and outer sills had been repaired by fibreglass
corrosion has started at most points under the vehicle
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
wiper stalk damaged
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
wiper stalk damaged
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
n/s/f/ mirror cracked
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f/ mirror cracked
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Y891 TPY 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 66.7%.
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 Y891 TPY, 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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Y891 TPY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2001.
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