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Y965 SRB

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 SRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014

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

slight play in steering rack/nearside

Fail 7 Aug 2014

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack/nearside

Pass 26 Jul 2013

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside inner sill is corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 13 Jul 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 79,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 79,530 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 74,916 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 69,017 miles

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jul 2009 63,943 miles

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

corrosion starting in both rear inner bodysills

corrosion starting in rear chassis rails

corrosion starting throughout offside outer bodysill

one half of front exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Jul 2009 63,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion starting in both rear inner bodysills

corrosion starting in rear chassis rails

corrosion starting throughout offside outer bodysill

one half of front exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,280 miles

Both number plates are deteriorating and front is damaged.

Both wiper blade rubbers are split on ends.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 52,386 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 45,755 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses are deteriorating, particularly nearside which is d borderline pass/ fail. Advise replacement.

Some cracks in driver's door mirror slightly distorting the image. Advise replacement.

Tail pipe on exhuast system is 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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Y965 SRB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y965 SRB, 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 Y965 SRB registered?

Y965 SRB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y965 SRB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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