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YE51 UDH

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,425 mi
Last recorded159,425 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 UDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 159,425 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 159,414 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 156,069 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missisng (5.2.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 156,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking points both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member by tow point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missisng (5.2.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 154,428 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel chassis and suspension (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 154,410 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel chassis and suspension (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 150,613 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 145,873 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 138,205 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 138,205 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 125,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 112,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 112,592 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front disc's corroded & worn

Pass 30 Oct 2009 99,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

offside inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 26 Oct 2009 99,663 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 21 Oct 2008 87,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 83,417 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 75,401 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 63,980 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 63,980 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 UDH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UDH, 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 UDH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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