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Y923 OHC

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,159 mi
Last recorded85,159 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY923 OHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 85,159 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 85,150 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r inner sill to crosmember (rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r chassis crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2024 84,735 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 83,884 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 82,421 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 82,414 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/f jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2021
Pass 14 Feb 2020 75,176 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 75,169 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/f inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,885 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 79,276 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested unable to obtain reading. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 70,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside inner step/sill corroded

exhaust pipe has temporary repair

front brake discs worn/scored/corroded on inner sides

n/s/r + o/s/f tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2017 70,109 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside inner step/sill corroded

exhaust pipe has temporary repair

front brake discs worn/scored/corroded on inner sides

n/s/r + o/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2016 64,823 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

o s front jacking point corroded

o s rear inner tyre tread low

rear crossmember corroded

temporary repair to exhaust

Fail 18 Oct 2016 64,822 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

o s front jacking point corroded

o s rear inner tyre tread low

rear crossmember corroded

temporary repair to exhaust

Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,476 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 57,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 54,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 11 Aug 2012 51,653 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 50,870 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside inner C.V.gaitors split

Fail 18 May 2011 50,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside inner C.V.gaitors split

Pass 4 May 2010 41,491 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside inner cv gator split

Pass 25 Nov 2008 38,306 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE AND ON INSIDE EDGE NEARING LEGAL LIMITS

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

OFFSIDE INNER DRIVESHAFT GATOR SPLIT

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 34,906 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,108 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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Y923 OHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y923 OHC, 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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Y923 OHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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