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BO51 FRP

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,848 mi
Last recorded119,848 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 FRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 119,848 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

excessive corrosion on outer sills but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas

o/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2013 119,848 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

excessive corrosion on outer sills but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas

o/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 113,731 miles

slight oil leak.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 113,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

slight oil leak.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 107,600 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 100,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front and rear discs are slighty worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 97,906 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 94,308 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 89,660 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 83,890 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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BO51 FRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BO51 FRP, 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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BO51 FRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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