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Y97 AEB

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY97 AEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

both front outer wheel arch edges have traces of filler and has slight bubbles of corrosion

underbody front to rear cover with body filler and heavily covered with under sealer

Pass 5 Aug 2013 160,543 miles

chassis/sills inner and outer corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front tyres close to limit

Fail 30 May 2013 160,540 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front chassis and inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 159,924 miles

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

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

both sills coroded

ex heat sheild

nsr shock dust cover

rear discs rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2012 159,921 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)

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

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 Inner 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both sills coroded

ex heat sheild

nsr shock dust cover

rear discs rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2011 132,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre brake light

hand brake travel

os washer jet

rear brake discs rusty

sills coroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 117,779 miles

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

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

front tyres

rear discs rusty

slight free play ns rack

Fail 16 Feb 2010 117,779 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front tyres

rear discs rusty

slight free play ns rack

Pass 4 Feb 2009 104,750 miles

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

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

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

only 2 seats fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2008 95,916 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 88,667 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 88,667 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 74,713 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s rear brake making a noise when spinning it up

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

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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Y97 AEB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel 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 Y97 AEB, 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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Y97 AEB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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