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Y98 JAR

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

204,731 mi
Last recorded204,731 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 JAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 May 2016 204,731 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ALL AROUND VEHICLE (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and perished (4.1.E.1)

front bumper adrift

hole in drivers door

Pass 7 May 2015 190,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 May 2014 177,761 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

body damadged and corroded in places

drivers seat base incomplete.

Fail 9 May 2014 177,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

body damadged and corroded in places

drivers seat base incomplete.

Pass 29 May 2013 161,156 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 May 2013 160,837 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2012 146,303 miles

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

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

o/s/front seat base worn

Fail 25 May 2012 146,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/front seat base worn

Pass 28 May 2011 131,724 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 131,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 115,709 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 115,649 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 100,069 miles

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2008 88,897 miles

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

slight exhaust blow from middle box

Fail 19 May 2008 88,635 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

slight exhaust blow from middle box

Pass 24 May 2007 78,962 miles
Fail 23 May 2007

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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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Y98 JAR 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 52.9%.

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 Y98 JAR, 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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Y98 JAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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