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FM51 XRP

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,719 mi
Last recorded136,719 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 XRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 136,719 miles

damage to n/s door mirror

damage to windscreen a.zone not exceeding 10mm

n/s inner c.v boot insecure

o/s inner c.v gaiter insecure

o/s/r light lens cracked

tail gate not opening

wiper blades split at ends

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 30 Jun 2010 136,719 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

damage to n/s door mirror

damage to windscreen a.zone not exceeding 10mm

front brake efficiency not tested due to disc and pads condition

high parking brake travel

n/s inner c.v boot insecure

o/s headlamp aim not tested - light not working

o/s inner c.v gaiter insecure

o/s/r light lens cracked

tail gate not opening

wiper blades split at ends

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 20 Jul 2009 120,456 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

n/s door mirror lens damaged

o/s/inner c.v gaiter split

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 16 Jul 2009 120,456 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

n/s door mirror lens damaged

o/s/inner c.v gaiter split

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 16 Jul 2008 107,218 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 107,218 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 98,318 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 98,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 95,756 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 95,756 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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FM51 XRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FM51 XRP, 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 FM51 XRP registered?

FM51 XRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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