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Y997 OGX

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,946 mi
Last recorded94,946 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 OGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2020 94,946 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin gas leak in engine bay (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 93,466 miles

Front jacking points badly corroded

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has a slight weep on grease

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis corroded

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,079 miles

Headlamp beam images poor

Nearside Front CV boots have slight weep of grease

Offside Front Jacking point excessively corroded

Rear Chassis slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2018 92,051 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/chassis out rigger (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp beam images poor

Nearside Front CV boots have slight weep of grease

Nearside Inner Sill has corrosion hole

Offside Front Jacking point excessively corroded

Rear Chassis slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,643 miles

rear chassis starting to rust

Fail 8 Mar 2017 90,619 miles

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

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

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

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

rear chassis starting to rust

Pass 14 Mar 2016 89,142 miles

front screen damage

slight exhaust leak from injector

slight rust on both rear chassis

Pass 20 Mar 2015 87,557 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit 195/70/r15c

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 17 Mar 2014 85,882 miles

nearside front outer c v boot loose

Fail 17 Mar 2014 85,882 miles

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

nearside front outer cv boot loose

Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,206 miles

nearside head lamp on lower limits

slight rust on offside rear brake discs

slight rust on rear chassis

Fail 14 Mar 2013 83,173 miles

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

nearside head lamp on lower limits

slight rust on offside rear brake discs

slight rust on rear chassis

Pass 19 Mar 2012 80,336 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,583 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 74,551 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 71,531 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 68,709 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 68,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 65,265 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 62,020 miles

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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Y997 OGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y997 OGX, 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 Y997 OGX registered?

Y997 OGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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