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CA51 KAK

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Petrol 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,740 mi
Last recorded88,740 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 KAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 88,740 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 88,740 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2008 82,231 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 82,227 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 67,820 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 50,924 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side inner cv boot spilt

Pass 11 May 2006 50,068 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 50,068 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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CA51 KAK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CA51 KAK, 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 CA51 KAK registered?

CA51 KAK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is CA51 KAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA51 KAK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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