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Y908 WDM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

148,232 mi
Last recorded148,232 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 WDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 148,232 miles

All underbody heavily undersealed limited visibility at time of test.

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 147,967 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 145,788 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside as pipes join to hoses in the wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes that run to, & join offside & nearside hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside & nearside, front to rear, under side of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 147,361 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside pipes that join to front hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at the rear, that run to offside & nearside hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2017 132,901 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 122,825 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 114,530 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 105,695 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 104,587 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 104,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 104,146 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight corrosion both inner sills

slight corrosion both outer sills

Pass 24 May 2011 101,586 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 100,174 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 22 May 2009 112,437 miles

offside doorstep corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 29 May 2008 104,601 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside and nearside outer sills starting to corrode

rear crossmember starting to corrode

Pass 2 May 2007 90,429 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F & O/S/F FLEX ABLE BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH & SUPERFICIAL SPLITS IN RUBBER

Pass 4 May 2006 72,348 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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Y908 WDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y908 WDM, 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 Y908 WDM registered?

Y908 WDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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