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Y96 SBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

193,232 mi
Last recorded193,232 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 SBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 193,232 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 May 2016 193,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 177,915 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 177,757 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 May 2014 163,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front inner driveshaft boot torn

Fail 28 May 2014 163,918 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front inner driveshaft boot torn

Pass 21 May 2013 150,372 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 150,372 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 133,490 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside inner c.v boot split

Fail 8 Apr 2011 133,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside inner c.v boot split

Pass 23 Apr 2010 113,522 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 113,522 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 104,337 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 95,857 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 82,736 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 82,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 66,815 miles

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

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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Y96 SBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 Y96 SBA, 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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Y96 SBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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