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YT51 NCN

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,860 mi
Last recorded98,860 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 NCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 98,860 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank/filler area (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

h/brake inop

Pass 24 May 2016 95,485 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 95,483 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 92,993 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 91,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 91,247 miles

brake pedal spongy

chassis corroded.

corrosion to brake pipes.

glow plug lamp on.

pin hole in o/s/f outer cv gaiter.

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2014 91,247 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal spongy

chassis corroded.

corrosion to brake pipes.

glow plug lamp on.

pin hole in o/s/f outer cv gaiter.

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 88,528 miles

oil leaks.

pin hole in o/s/f cv gaiter.

travel in footbrake.

underbody corroded.

glow plug lamp on.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 88,524 miles

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

glow plug lamp on.

oil leaks.

pin hole in o/s/f cv gaiter.

travel in footbrake.

underbody corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 82,476 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 82,407 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 74,774 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

The n/s inner cv boot is split . The o/s cv boot has a small pin hole leaking grease .

Pass 2 Mar 2011 74,774 miles

The n/s inner cv boot is split . The o/s cv boot has a small pin hole leaking grease .

Pass 26 Feb 2010 70,084 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 65,109 miles

near side front inner cv boot has small split in

one of the front exhaust mounts is broken but system is still very secure

Pass 15 Feb 2008 58,725 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 51,566 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 39,410 miles

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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YT51 NCN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YT51 NCN, 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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YT51 NCN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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