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AO51 LUH

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

223,479 mi
Last recorded223,479 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 LUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 223,479 miles

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

inner driveshaft boot split n/s/f

inner driveshaft boot split o/s/f

Fail 15 Oct 2010 223,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

inner driveshaft boot split n/s/f

inner driveshaft boot split o/s/f

Pass 21 Sep 2009 214,885 miles

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

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate at top

inner c/v boot split on n/s driveshaft

outer lens missing on o/s/f repeater lamp but orange bulb fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2009 214,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate at top

inner c/v boot split on n/s driveshaft

outer lens missing on o/s/f repeater lamp but orange bulb fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2008 206,983 miles

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

inner c/v boot split on n/s/f

Fail 18 Sep 2008 206,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

inner c/v boot split on n/s/f

Pass 4 Sep 2007 193,430 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 172,576 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 172,576 miles

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

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

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 LUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 LUH, 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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AO51 LUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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