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Y961 KDP

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,741 mi
Last recorded127,741 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 KDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2023 127,741 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 116,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met minimal requirements

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 22 Jul 2022 116,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake only just met minimal requirements

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Fail 14 Mar 2022 116,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases just behind cat - peppered (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nut loose - ball joint possible worn also (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch - subframe mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various patches of previously welded areas - undersealed heavily

Pass 19 Mar 2021 112,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

previous welding and various points of corrosion across underside of vehicle - not serious

Fail 11 Mar 2021 112,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings inner rack joint or internal rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

previous welding and various points of corrosion across underside of vehicle - not serious

Pass 11 Mar 2020 110,350 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 103,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 102,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 102,105 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,170 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 89,276 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 89,276 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 82,243 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,261 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 69,290 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 69,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Offside rear tyre rotation incorrect

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear centre seatbelt repeatedly twisted so that it could cause injury if used in an accident

srs light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 11 Jun 2011 62,873 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,931 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,726 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 64,610 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 51,122 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 39,768 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 29,202 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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Y961 KDP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y961 KDP, 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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Y961 KDP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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