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Y917 FRA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

115,663 mi
Last recorded115,663 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 FRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 115,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heavy under body surface rust

Pass 10 May 2021 115,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency just met

rusting and corrosion to front and rear chassis rails and floor pans [ extensive welding repairs carried to this vehicle all seem to be o/k]

Fail 10 May 2021 115,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency just met

rusting and corrosion to front and rear chassis rails and floor pans [ extensive welding repairs carried to this vehicle all seem to be o/k]

Pass 24 May 2019 115,668 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Various sill inner and outer repairs and chassis,all painted and covered,strength feels good.

Fail 22 Oct 2018 117,819 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near front subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced impact chassis rail zone [impacted] (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

extensive welding repairs have been carried out to sills and chassis rail sections on this vehicle

parking brake efficiency just met 16 per cent

Pass 18 Sep 2017 115,722 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 116,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed Front + rear (chalked) (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front +rear outer sill (chalked) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front + rear (chalked) (2.4.A.3)

Both front shocks corroded

Dual mass flywheel noisy

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under body excessively corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brake discs (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 115,884 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Front subframe damaged on n/s/f corner

Underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2016 115,884 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Both outer sills corroded/holed

Underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2015 115,664 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 115,566 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 115,565 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 111,506 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 111,506 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

off side and near side inner c v boots split

Pass 23 Feb 2010 107,066 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 107,066 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 103,458 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 103,458 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2008
Pass 1 Feb 2007 90,565 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 81,616 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 81,590 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Both tail lamp lenses cracked.

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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Y917 FRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y917 FRA, 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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Y917 FRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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