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AO51 LUA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

240,607 mi
Last recorded240,607 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 240,607 miles

bolts missing in alternator

dirty inside and out

n/s front headrest missing

Fail 21 Nov 2007 240,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

bolts missing in alternator

dirty inside and out

n/s front headrest missing

Pass 22 Nov 2006 203,226 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 208,729 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 208,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no cargo net fitted

opening instructions missing on rear sliding doors

passenger compartment dirty on floor

wash needed out side

Pass 16 Nov 2005 180,930 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 180,930 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LUA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 AO51 LUA, 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 LUA registered?

AO51 LUA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is AO51 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 LUA shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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