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Y98 KVH

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,175 mi
Last recorded79,175 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 KVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2021 79,175 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 77,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 75,370 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no real seat at time of test

Fail 3 Oct 2018 75,370 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

no real seat at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2017 72,713 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 72,713 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 68,664 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 /70R15 C (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp damage piece missing (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 68,664 miles

Nearside Rear Indicator tell tale inoperative indicator (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link bar gaitor (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 inner gaitor (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 /70R15 C (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp damage piece missing (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 64,266 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

both side view mirrors damaged

rear seats removed

Fail 27 Oct 2015 64,266 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lamp broken (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

both side view mirrors damaged

rear seats removed

Pass 25 Oct 2014 63,030 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front door mirrors damaged

nearside rear lamp damaged

rear seats not fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2014 63,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front door mirrors damaged

nearside rear lamp damaged

rear seats not fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2013 62,692 miles

both front suspension top mounts noisey

both rear wiper blades split

both side repeaters slightly discoloured

front exhaust has 1 out 2 hangers broken

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear lamp damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear lamp damaged

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing low and outer wall deteriorating

oil leak

various body damage

Fail 16 Aug 2013 62,692 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

both front suspension top mounts noisey

both rear wiper blades split

both side repeaters slightly discoloured

front exhaust has 1 out 2 hangers broken

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear lamp damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear lamp damaged

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing low and outer wall deteriorating

oil leak

various body damage

Pass 20 Aug 2012 61,306 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorating

front downpipe exhaust mounting hanger broken

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear lamp cracked

rear bumper damage and insecure slightly

Fail 17 Aug 2012 61,306 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

both front brake hoses deteriorating

front downpipe exhaust mounting hanger broken

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear lamp cracked

rear bumper damage and insecure slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2010 60,943 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 60,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 58,699 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 54,200 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,374 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 46,946 miles

front brake hoses starting to crack/perish

front number plate cracked

offside headlamp glass chipped

small stone chips in front windscreen

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 KVH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KVH, 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 KVH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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