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Y92 PFE

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,964 mi
Last recorded200,964 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY92 PFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 200,964 miles

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

General corrosion underside of vehicle.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 200,964 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

General corrosion underside of vehicle.

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 190,630 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 172,217 miles

front windscreen very slightly scratched

ns/os inner sills very slightly corroding

ns/os outer sills very slightly corroding

os front tyre very slightly worn on inner/outer edges

Fail 17 Mar 2010 172,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front windscreen very slightly scratched

ns/os inner sills very slightly corroding

ns/os outer sills very slightly corroding

os front tyre very slightly worn on inner/outer edges

Pass 19 Feb 2009 161,196 miles

Inner anti-roll bar bushes very slight wear

N/S & O/S front brake flexi-hoses perishing

N/S/F brake flexi-hose close to wheel not fouling at time of test

O/S/F inner cv boot perishing

O/S/R inner sill corroding

Underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2007 142,445 miles

o/s drive shaft inner boot split

Fail 29 Jun 2007 142,445 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 13 Jun 2006 133,080 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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Y92 PFE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y92 PFE, 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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Y92 PFE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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