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AO51 LVN

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

123,638 mi
Last recorded123,638 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 LVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 123,638 miles

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

engine warning on

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads starting to get low

Fail 12 Jan 2013 123,638 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine warning on

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 29 Dec 2011 112,066 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 112,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 101,882 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 101,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 91,460 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 91,453 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 72,165 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 72,132 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both side iner cv boots are split open

Pass 25 May 2007 56,150 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 56,050 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 38,111 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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AO51 LVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LVN, 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 LVN registered?

AO51 LVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is AO51 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 LVN shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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