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FG51 FPO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,628 mi
Last recorded173,628 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 FPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 173,628 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 173,616 miles

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

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

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 disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside floor to sills corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 159,738 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

aqll repairs heavily undersealed

both front discs slighty worn

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty coroded

both inner cv gaitors split

both rear discs slighty worn

both top shocker casings corroded

rear number plate slighty discoloured

windows tinted

Fail 20 Nov 2010 159,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front discs slighty worn

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty coroded

both inner cv gaitors split

both rear discs slighty worn

both top shocker casings corroded

rear number plate slighty discoloured

windows tinted

Fail 11 Nov 2009 150,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 150,554 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 145,123 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 137,235 miles

chip in o/s headlamp

condition of rear discs

n/s inner c.v boot

n/s/f tyre wear low

Pass 12 Sep 2006 116,985 miles

inner c.v boots split

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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FG51 FPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG51 FPO, 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 FG51 FPO registered?

FG51 FPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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