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Y934 XAO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,620 mi
Last recorded164,620 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY934 XAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 164,620 miles

BOTH INNER & OUTER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE IN VARIOUS PLACES

CRACK ON WINDSCREEN - NOT AFFECTING VIEW

Chip on windscreen - within tolerances

Exhaust poor in places

Headlamp lenses misted - pattern poor but present

Metal brake pipes rusted in various places

N/S/F & O/S/F OUTER SILLS CORRODED/HOLED - OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

O/s headlamp lens cracked - not affecting pattern

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipes starting to corrode

Rear brake discs rusted

Slight corrosion in o/s/f inner wheelarch at subframe mount - not excessive - majority also hidden by covers - unable to fully inspect

UNABLE TO INSPECT PIPINGS/COMPONENTS/CORROSION ABOVE FUEL TANK

UNDERBODY BADLY RUSTED/STARTING TO CORRODE IN NUMEROUS PLACES

Fail 11 Jun 2014 164,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

BOTH INNER & OUTER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE IN VARIOUS PLACES

CRACK ON WINDSCREEN - NOT AFFECTING VIEW

Chip on windscreen - within tolerances

Exhaust poor in places

Headlamp lenses misted - pattern poor but present

Metal brake pipes rusted in various places

N/S/F & O/S/F OUTER SILLS CORRODED/HOLED - OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

O/S/R TYRE BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE

O/s headlamp lens cracked - not affecting pattern

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipes starting to corrode

Rear brake discs rusted

Slight corrosion in o/s/f inner wheelarch at subframe mount - not excessive - majority also hidden by covers - unable to fully inspect

UNABLE TO INSPECT PIPINGS/COMPONENTS/CORROSION ABOVE FUEL TANK

UNDERBODY BADLY RUSTED/STARTING TO CORRODE IN NUMEROUS PLACES

Pass 7 Jun 2013 145,755 miles

ALL UNDERBODY & SILLS BADLY RUSTED & STARTING TO CORRODE IN PLACES

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES & WEARING OUT OF SHAPE

CRACK ON N/S OF WINDSCREEN - OUT OF DRIVERS VIEW

N/S/F & O/S/F OUTER SILLS CORRODED/HOLED - OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

O/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 145,755 miles

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

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

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

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

ALL UNDERBODY & SILLS BADLY RUSTED & STARTING TO CORRODE IN PLACES

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES & WEARING OUT OF SHAPE

CRACK ON N/S OF WINDSCREEN - OUT OF DRIVERS VIEW

N/S/F & O/S/F OUTER SILLS CORRODED/HOLED - OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

O/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 134,452 miles

INNER SILLS,CHASSIS & FLOORPANS STARTING TO CORRODE IN VARIOUS PLACES

N/S/F & O/S/F OUTER SILLS CORRODED/HOLED - OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

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

O/s/f brake pad sensor broken

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 134,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

INNER SILLS,CHASSIS & FLOORPANS STARTING TO CORRODE IN VARIOUS PLACES

N/S/F & O/S/F OUTER SILLS CORRODED/HOLED - OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

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

O/s/f brake pad sensor broken

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 115,588 miles

Both inner sills & chassis sections badly rusted in places

Both rear shock absorber casings broken away

Metal brake pipes rusted

N/s & o/s outer sills starting to corrode in places

N/s inner CV boot split

O/s/f outer sill corroded/holed - outside prescribed area

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2011 115,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Both inner sills & chassis sections badly rusted in places

Both rear shock absorber casings broken away

Metal brake pipes rusted

N/s & o/s outer sills starting to corrode in places

N/s inner CV boot split

O/s/f outer sill corroded/holed - outside prescribed area

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2010 96,284 miles

backbox starting to corrode/rust

both rear brake pipes rusting

nsf inner cv boot split

osf brake pipe rusting

osr brake disc starting to rust/pit

vehicle underbody rusty in places

Pass 23 Jun 2009 76,577 miles

N/s outer sill damaged

N/s/r lamp lens damaged - repaired with lens repair tape

Pass 28 Jun 2008 55,757 miles

O/s inner CV boot split

Slight movement in both front inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 26 Jun 2008 55,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

O/s inner CV boot split

Slight movement in both front inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Aug 2007 46,437 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 40,902 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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Y934 XAO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y934 XAO, 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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Y934 XAO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 August 2001.

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