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Y891 TPY

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,533 mi
Last recorded200,533 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 TPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 200,533 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside heavily coated limiting inspection

Pass 19 Jul 2021 188,214 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 182,019 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 173,978 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 173,975 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 166,169 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 149,879 miles

BRAKE PIPES COATED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

NEARSIDE REAR FLEXI HOSE COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

NOISE FROM OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL WHEN TURNING

Fail 9 Feb 2017 149,879 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 145,719 miles

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 143,326 miles

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 142,813 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 133,646 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 133,646 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 131,173 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 131,173 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 128,107 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 123,972 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 121,606 miles

n/s/f/ mirror cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2010 121,606 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 118,053 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 118,049 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 109,898 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 100,968 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 92,034 miles

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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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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