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Y895 AOO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,245 mi
Last recorded203,245 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 AOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 203,245 miles

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2007 178,710 miles

both headlamp lenses cracked but not affecting beam image

front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Fail 26 Mar 2007 178,710 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front headlamp lenses cracked but not affecting beam image

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 27 Mar 2006 149,948 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 148,997 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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Y895 AOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y895 AOO, 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 Y895 AOO registered?

Y895 AOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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