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Y908 XGH

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,934 mi
Last recorded121,934 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 XGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 121,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 137,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 114,996 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 114,996 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 96,087 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

centre joining to front blowing

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2009 80,741 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 72,032 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 72,032 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 57,541 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 41,405 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 XGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XGH, 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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Y908 XGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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