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EO51 KFA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,400 mi
Last recorded189,400 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 KFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 189,400 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Nearside Front Inner Split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both side rear parking brake low effort

exhaust system corroded

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2019 189,400 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Nearside Front Inner Split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both side rear parking brake low effort

exhaust system corroded

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 171,561 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front flexi hoses perishing

light surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 31 Aug 2018 171,557 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front flexi hoses perishing

both front flexi hoses perishing

light surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2017 162,324 miles

Offside front tyre inner sidewall cracked/deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2017 162,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front jacking point excessively corroded

Offside front tyre inner sidewall cracked/deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2016 160,624 miles

Advanced corrosion to inner and outer sills

Advanced corrosion to jacking mounts

Advanced corrosion to n/s/f subframe mounting area

Advanced corrosion to rear towbar mounts

Corrosion to power steering pipes

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Front brake hoses deteriorating

Nail o/s/f tyre

Service wear and corrosion to rear brake discs and pads

Fail 30 Sep 2016 160,609 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Advanced corrosion to inner and outer sills

Advanced corrosion to jacking mounts

Advanced corrosion to n/s/f subframe mounting area

Advanced corrosion to rear towbar mounts

Corrosion to power steering pipes

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Front brake hoses deteriorating

Nail o/s/f tyre

Service wear and corrosion to rear brake discs and pads

Pass 11 Aug 2015 160,405 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 159,968 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 159,634 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 159,483 miles

nearside rear Tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2011 159,350 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 158,619 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 156,672 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 151,736 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 137,476 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 117,472 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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EO51 KFA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EO51 KFA, 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 EO51 KFA registered?

EO51 KFA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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