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DE51 WWS

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Pink Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

210,638 mi
Last recorded210,638 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 WWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2019 210,638 miles

Central Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 187,828 miles

engine covers fitted

floor mat holed

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2018 187,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak engine ()

engine covers fitted

floor mat holed

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2018 182,784 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

engine covers fitted

under-neath of veh coated in under-sill

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember corroding (6.1.B.2)

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s inner sills coated in undersill

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2016 160,082 miles

engine covers fitted

gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by front subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by front subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s and n/s steering rack gaiters deterated

under-shields fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2016 160,082 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by front subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by front subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

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

engine covers fitted

gearbox oil leak

o/s and n/s steering rack gaiters deterated

under-shields fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 189,467 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 189,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 144,919 miles

nearside rear panel corroded

slight play in steering rack nearside

Fail 8 Feb 2014 144,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear panel corroded

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 26 Mar 2013 127,315 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 127,311 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

offside handbrake cable outer casing split and broken.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 103,740 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 103,735 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advize slight crack in 0/s/f mirror.# †advize rear discs slightly worn. †advize slight cut in n/s/f tyre but not showing cords. †advize h/brake travell.

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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DE51 WWS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Pink with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DE51 WWS, 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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DE51 WWS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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