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FM51 ETL

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,081 mi
Last recorded135,081 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 ETL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 135,081 miles

condition of front and rear discs

slight play in off side drag link

Fail 10 Dec 2011 135,081 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

condition of front and rear discs

nearside front inner cv gaitor inscure

slight play in off side drag link

Pass 8 Jan 2011 121,914 miles

condition of front reg plate

nearside inner cv gaitor split

nearside rear tail light cracked borderline

off side inner cv gaitor split

Fail 31 Dec 2010 121,520 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condition of front reg plate

front brake pads wearing low

nearside inner cv gaitor split

nearside rear tail light cracked borderline

off side inner cv gaitor split

Pass 2 Jan 2010 106,156 miles

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

both mirrors cracked

nearside headlamp chipped

Pass 12 Nov 2008 89,373 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 78,566 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 68,167 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 68,153 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FM51 ETL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green 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 FM51 ETL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM51 ETL?

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What year was FM51 ETL registered?

FM51 ETL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is FM51 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 ETL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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