MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,961 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded below cab at rear of subframe (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind bumper (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded below cab at rear of subframe (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind bumper (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
front brakes unbalanced 29% max imbalance permitted = 30%
rear brake back plates corroded
rear cross panel rusted through outside prescribed area -- tow bar partially removed and disabled
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
front brakes unbalanced 29% max imbalance permitted = 30%
rear brake back plates corroded
rear cross panel rusted through outside prescribed area -- tow bar partially removed and disabled
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
general underbody and chassis corrosion plus rear cross member rusted through outside prescribed area
off side parking brake performance low
rear foot brakes unbalanced
tow bar has been disabled and partialy removed
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
general underbody and chassis corrosion plus rear cross member rusted through outside prescribed area
rear foot brakes unbalanced
tow diabled and removed
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake back plates corroded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake back plates corroded
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear foot brakes unbalanced
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear shockabsorber dust covers missing
corrosion on o/s and n/s chassis rear lower suspension arms by front outer mounts
n/s front drive shaft inner c/v boot split
n/s front tyre damaged on inner side wall
slight wear in o/s of steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear shockabsorber dust covers missing
corrosion on o/s and n/s chassis rear lower suspension arms by front outer mounts
n/s front drive shaft inner c/v boot split
slight wear in o/s of steering rack
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s rear parking brake effort considerably lower than o/s
very little reserve travel on parking brake
O/S AND N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSES JUST TOUCHING STRUCTS ON FULL LOCKBUT NO MARK ON HOSES
SLIGHT WEAR IN O/S INNER BALL JOINT IN STEERING RACK
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
O/S AND N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSES JUST TOUCHING STRUCT ON FULL LOCK BUT NO MARKS ON HOSES
SLIGHT WEAR IN O/S INNER BALL JOINT IN STEERING RACK
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 LHN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 BU51 LHN, 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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BU51 LHN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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