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Y995 TRP

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,136 mi
Last recorded157,136 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 TRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 157,136 miles

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

Nearside and Offside undersills corroding

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear chassis legs corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2012 156,988 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside and Offside undersills corroding

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear chassis legs corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2011 144,229 miles

Nearside and Offside lower under body panels corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear chassis legs corroding

Rear crossmember corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2010 132,792 miles

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

advise offside front exhaust rubber

hand brake just pass test

underside of van very rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2010 132,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

advise offside front exhaust rubber

hand brake just pass test

underside of van very rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2009 120,695 miles

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

under side of van rusty

Fail 26 Oct 2009 120,665 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

under side of van rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2008 108,370 miles

advise inner & outer sill starting to rust

Fail 14 Oct 2008 108,370 miles

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

advise inner & outer sill starting to rust

Pass 29 Oct 2007 97,651 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 97,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 86,587 miles

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

handbrake preformance just passed test

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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Y995 TRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y995 TRP, 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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What year was Y995 TRP registered?

Y995 TRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y995 TRP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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