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YC51 YMU

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 YMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019
Fail 7 Nov 2019

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2018 177,089 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 168,383 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 168,383 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 158,565 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 146,534 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 146,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 135,985 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 126,658 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 116,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 116,502 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 102,964 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 90,586 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 82,849 miles

offside front inner drive shaft gator split

Fail 28 Oct 2009 82,842 miles

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

offside front inner drive shaft gator split

Pass 25 Oct 2008 81,758 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 67,599 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 67,599 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 60,219 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 60,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 42,224 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 42,224 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YC51 YMU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YC51 YMU, 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 YC51 YMU registered?

YC51 YMU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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