MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,175 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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?
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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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