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AE51 FDG

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,592 mi
Last recorded173,592 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 173,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 160,494 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 160,494 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 153,528 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 153,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

N/S/REAR TYRE HIGH AND LOW SPOT AND O/S/REAR WEARING ON INNER EDGE 195/70R15 C

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 148,271 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 138,380 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 113,544 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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AE51 FDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE51 FDG, 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 AE51 FDG registered?

AE51 FDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is AE51 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 FDG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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