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BU51 LSE

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,768 mi
Last recorded111,768 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 LSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2015 111,768 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 103,325 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 97,834 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 95,857 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 84,601 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 84,601 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 73,603 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 64,188 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 64,188 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 54,634 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 48,025 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 40,787 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 40,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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BU51 LSE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BU51 LSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU51 LSE?

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What year was BU51 LSE registered?

BU51 LSE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BU51 LSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 LSE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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