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Y941 JGN

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,896 mi
Last recorded199,896 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY941 JGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 199,896 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 191,838 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 191,838 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 172,467 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

NOTE; surface corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r chassis.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 148,051 miles

NOTE; surface corrosion to exhaust [front to rear] NOTE; surface corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r chassis.

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 148,051 miles

NOTE; surface corrosion to exhaust [front to rear] NOTE; surface corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r chassis.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 124,081 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 124,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y941 JGN 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 Y941 JGN, 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 Y941 JGN registered?

Y941 JGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is Y941 JGN safe to buy?

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