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Y897 ERH

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,669 mi
Last recorded44,669 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 ERH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 44,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016
Pass 1 Feb 2016
Pass 13 Aug 2014
Pass 25 Feb 2013
Pass 23 Feb 2012 21,381 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,076 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 17,806 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 14,986 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 14,986 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 13,615 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 11,840 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 11,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 8,750 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 8,746 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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Y897 ERH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y897 ERH, 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 Y897 ERH registered?

Y897 ERH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y897 ERH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y897 ERH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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