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Y93 EWL

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,353 mi
Last recorded188,353 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY93 EWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 188,353 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 154,474 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills full lenght and backing inner sills

glow plug light stays on

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit 1.6mm going out ofshape

Fail 16 Nov 2011 154,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills full lenght and backing inner sills

glow plug light stays on

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit 1.6mm going out ofshape

Pass 16 Nov 2010 136,718 miles

glow plug warning light on

Fail 16 Nov 2010 136,718 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

glow plug warning light on

Pass 25 Nov 2009 128,898 miles

dampness to offside rear shock absorber

nearside front tyre on 2mm and worn on edges

offside front inner cv gaiter split

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2008 117,954 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

off side wiper blade end bent

offside front flexi brake hose perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit remainder of tread 2mm

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2008 117,954 miles

off side wiper blade end bent

offside front flexi brake hose perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit remainder of tread 2mm

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2007 103,039 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 95,415 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 88,857 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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Y93 EWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y93 EWL, 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 Y93 EWL registered?

Y93 EWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y93 EWL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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