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YT51 UOW

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 UOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019
Pass 3 Apr 2018
Pass 16 Aug 2016 137,365 miles

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sills have been welded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 137,365 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both sills have been welded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 137,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear crossmember corroded but outside presribed area

Pass 13 Jan 2014 137,364 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 136,979 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre outer edge has slight wear

Fail 11 Jan 2013 136,973 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre outer edge has slight wear

Pass 16 Jan 2012 129,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 12 Jan 2012 129,393 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 117,921 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 117,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

O/S/R Tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 16 Sep 2009 102,692 miles

offside head lamp lens damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2009 102,688 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust heat shield loose

offside head lamp lens damaged

offside inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 19 Sep 2008 81,881 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2008 81,878 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2007 75,441 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 75,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 69,298 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 69,257 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 58,333 miles

chip in offside front headlight glass

flakey rust on exhaust and tail pipe corroding

offside front wiperblade starting to split

slight play in rack

Fail 23 Sep 2005 58,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip in offside front headlight glass

flakey rust on exhaust and tail pipe corroding

offside front wiperblade starting to split

slight play in rack

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 UOW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YT51 UOW, 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 UOW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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