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AY51 ETD

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,147 mi
Last recorded96,147 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 ETD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 96,147 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underside of vehicle. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately greased (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

exterior body work corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 96,147 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion all underside of vehicle. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately greased (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

exterior body work corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 86,369 miles

Both sills corroding.

N/S rear lamp lens damaged.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under vehicle and exterior bodywork corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2014 83,540 miles

n/s/r pos lamp hole in lens

Fail 18 Jul 2014 83,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r pos lamp hole in lens

Pass 20 Jun 2013 79,439 miles

All doors and arches corroded.

Both inner and outer sills corroded.

Both rear chassis corroded.

Exhaust (rear) deteriorated.

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Jun 2013 79,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

All doors and arches corroded.

Both inner and outer sills corroded.

Both rear chassis corroded.

Exhaust (rear) deteriorated.

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,116 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 75,116 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,444 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,937 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,753 miles

NSF inner cv boot deteriorated

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

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

OSF inner cv boot split

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 56,686 miles

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

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

NSF inner cv boot deteriorated

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

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

OSF inner cv boot split

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,873 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,990 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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AY51 ETD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY51 ETD, 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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AY51 ETD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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