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AO51 CSZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,156 mi
Last recorded160,156 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 CSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 160,156 miles

brake pipes rusty

damage to windscreen

play in osf track rod end

under body rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2016 153,603 miles

brake pipes rusty

damage to windscreen

osf play in tie bar

play in osf track rod end

under body rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2015 148,593 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 142,980 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 142,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 135,972 miles

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

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

exaust has been repaired but not blowing

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Dec 2012 130,990 miles

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

all tyres low tread

Fail 7 Dec 2012 130,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

all tyres low tread

Pass 19 Oct 2011 12,760 miles

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

both head light lenses chiped

front reg plate cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2010 111,497 miles

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

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

n/s headlight cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2009 95,359 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 95,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 82,768 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 71,349 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 71,103 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front inner cv gaiter perished not yet split

Pass 29 Sep 2006 58,278 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 57,934 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO51 CSZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO51 CSZ, 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 AO51 CSZ registered?

AO51 CSZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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