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Y966 UKO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY966 UKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Jul 2010

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Spare tyre defective

drivers seat cushion badly deteriorated

nearside driveshaft inner "cv" boot badly perished

offside driveshaft inner "cv" boot split and detached

Pass 11 Jul 2009

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers outer door handle broken

drivers seat base badly deteriorated

engine lower stabilizer bar rubber bush badly split

engine oil level on minimum

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

unable to carry out exhaust emission test

Fail 11 Jul 2009

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers outer door handle broken

drivers seat base badly deteriorated

engine lower stabilizer bar rubber bush badly split

engine oil level on minimum

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

unable to carry out exhaust emission test

Pass 15 Jul 2008

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

both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded.

both outer sills corroded.

drivers door opening mechanism from outside broken but able to gain entry at lock mechanism.

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished.

offside inner driveshaft boot split.

rear brake discs look corroded.

slight brake fluctuation nearside front brake.

wear in front anti roll bar D bushes.

wear in nearside of steering rack.

Fail 15 Jul 2008

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded.

both outer sills corroded.

drivers door opening mechanism from outside broken but able to gain entry at lock mechanism.

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished.

offside inner driveshaft boot split.

rear brake discs look corroded.

slight brake fluctuation nearside front brake.

wear in front anti roll bar D bushes.

wear in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 13 Jul 2007

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front lower wishbones, rear mounting bushes perished.

both rear tyre outer sidewalls heavily perished.

chassis starting to corrode.

fuel tank stained

offside front tyre tread wearing low and devoid of tread on edges.

rear of offside front to rear steel brake pipe corroded.

wear in front anti-roll bar d bushes.

Fail 13 Jul 2007

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower wishbones, rear mounting bushes perished.

both rear tyre outer sidewalls heavily perished.

chassis starting to corrode.

fuel tank stained

offside front tyre tread wearing low and devoid of tread on edges.

rear of offside front to rear steel brake pipe corroded.

wear in front anti-roll bar d bushes.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 98,323 miles

as test no 162034196107

Fail 13 Jul 2006 98,323 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished.

wear in front anti-roll bar D bushes.

wear in offside of steering rack.

Pass 13 Jun 2005 83,646 miles

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

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

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

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

slight wear in steering rack end (offside)

Fail 11 Jun 2005 83,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight wear in steering rack end (offside)

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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Y966 UKO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y966 UKO, 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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Y966 UKO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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