MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner sill corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear body corrosion
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner sill corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear body corrosion
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
corrosion sills and chassis
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
corrosion sills and chassis
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
offside front Tyre worn on inner edge
Corrosion to bodywork
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Stone chips to windscreen
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Corrosion to bodywork
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Stone chips to windscreen
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
all round body corrosion
all round body corrosion
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/f inner driveshaft split
n/s/f inner driveshaft rubber boot split
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise n/s/f inner cv boot split
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ns inner cv split osr shock ?
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
osr shock ? ns inner cv split
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y983 ROT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,152cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y983 ROT, 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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Y983 ROT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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