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DK51 VAY

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,465 mi
Last recorded128,465 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 VAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 128,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 94,099 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

front brake pads approx 4mm

nearside front inner wing slightly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2008 88,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 88,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 78,032 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 75,926 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 64,884 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 43,639 miles

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 VAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VAY, 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 VAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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