MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,418 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
GENERAL BODY CORROSION
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDE (1.2.1 (e))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
GENERAL BODY CORROSION
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDE (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
seat belts not tested due to no rear seats fitted at the time of test
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower arm bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front number plate is difficult to see due to bull bars
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights have no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower arm bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front number plate is difficult to see due to bull bars
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
advise nearside front inner drive shaft gaitor split
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise nearside front inner drive shaft gaitor split
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EU51 EWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 EU51 EWK, 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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EU51 EWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 December 2001.
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