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Y905 BKV

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,649 mi
Last recorded181,649 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 BKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 181,649 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on inner and outer sills

Fail 28 Jan 2016 181,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on inner and outer sills

Pass 29 Jan 2015 164,325 miles

rear discs slightly corroded and pitted

slight corrosion on outer sills

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 19 Jan 2015 164,316 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear discs slightly corroded and pitted

slight corrosion on outer sills

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 4 Jan 2014 146,607 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 142,228 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to rear sills.

Fail 16 Dec 2011 135,667 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 135,667 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 129,228 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 121,535 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 110,623 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 110,623 miles

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

Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 100,579 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 96,582 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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Y905 BKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y905 BKV, 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 Y905 BKV registered?

Y905 BKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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