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YR51 SFZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

564,515 mi
Last recorded564,515 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 SFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 564,515 miles

All brake pipes greased

All under vehicle corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 557,224 miles

All brake pipes greased

Fail 26 Aug 2011 557,224 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake pipes greased

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 546,686 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 546,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 537,753 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 513,977 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 498,380 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all pipes greased

nearside rack end slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2007 463,779 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 411,757 miles

all pipes greased

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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YR51 SFZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YR51 SFZ, 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 YR51 SFZ registered?

YR51 SFZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is YR51 SFZ safe to buy?

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