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Y933 WCE

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,528 mi
Last recorded174,528 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY933 WCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 174,528 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 174,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 165,545 miles

GENRAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

OFF SIDE FRONT INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

PLAY IN OFF SIDE INNER TRACK ROD

SLIGHT WIPER JUDDER

Pass 23 Jun 2010 159,275 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 159,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jun 2009 154,995 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 138,771 miles

brake pipes corroding ;all discs corroding ;sills corroding

Fail 22 Apr 2008 138,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

brake pipes corroding ;all discs corroding ;sills corroding

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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Y933 WCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y933 WCE, 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 Y933 WCE registered?

Y933 WCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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