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Y905 PMX

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,625 mi
Last recorded164,625 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 PMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 164,625 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil and plug lights on

Fail 23 Nov 2015 164,625 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil and plug lights on

Pass 19 Nov 2014 156,593 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 156,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 153,557 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 153,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 148,490 miles

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

nsr tyre deteriated

osr tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Nov 2012 148,490 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

nsr tyre deteriated

osr tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Aug 2011 22,117 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 143,621 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 134,082 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 126,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 119,572 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 10 Jun 2008 119,572 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 29 May 2007 111,157 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 111,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 22 May 2006 101,963 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 88,442 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 88,442 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 88,442 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 PMX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PMX, 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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Y905 PMX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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