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DK51 UZO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,911 mi
Last recorded165,911 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 UZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 165,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 161,846 miles

distortion on o/side front brake disc

general underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2013 161,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

distortion on o/side front brake disc

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2011 158,210 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 158,200 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 153,297 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 148,307 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 143,331 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front inner cv boots split

Fail 12 Aug 2008 143,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front inner cv boots split

Pass 24 Aug 2007 116,506 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 116,168 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 101,910 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 84,763 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 84,363 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DK51 UZO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DK51 UZO, 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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DK51 UZO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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