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YG51 OZP

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,448 mi
Last recorded154,448 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 OZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 154,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 152,162 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 151,961 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking reservoir area (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and jacking point (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front both anti roll bar d bushes deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside outer sill slight damage

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slightly insecure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 143,157 miles

Front inner rack ends slight play

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

Nearside seal damaged

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

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

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

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

Rear both cracked and perished

oil level low

Pass 21 May 2015 135,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 May 2015 135,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2014 90,189 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 90,189 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 87,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 79,565 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 79,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 68,469 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 61,402 miles

nearside wing mirror damaged,slight exhaust blow,exhaust clamp corroded,both front tyres wearing on inner edges,slight play in offside steering arm,both front lower arm bushes perished,nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,133 miles

nearside wing mirror glass cracked,nearside sill damaged,

Pass 17 Apr 2008 47,667 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 47,667 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handrake lever has long travel

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2007 41,143 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 41,141 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both lower arm rear bushes perished

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

front pads appear low

nearside sill damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2006 37,377 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front pads appear low

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

nearside outer sill damaged

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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YG51 OZP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YG51 OZP, 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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YG51 OZP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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