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YE51 UCT

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,359 mi
Last recorded118,359 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 UCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 118,359 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 118,037 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 107,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 107,241 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

off side front inner cv boot split

Pass 18 Nov 2006 97,729 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 97,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 80,885 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 79,425 miles

N/S/F light lens cracked

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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YE51 UCT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YE51 UCT, 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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YE51 UCT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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