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FP51 LZJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,009 mi
Last recorded157,009 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 LZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 157,009 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/s rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Scratches on o/s windscreen

Fail 13 May 2015 157,008 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/s rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Scratches on o/s windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2013 145,025 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 145,019 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 135,782 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust tail pipe mounting missing ?? pipe remains very secure

light marks on front screen

Pass 26 Jul 2011 128,396 miles

exhaust heat shield hanging down onto exhaust

n/s and o/s inner drive shaft gaitors ripped

Pass 31 Jul 2010 120,173 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 120,168 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 116,207 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 109,062 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 109,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 102,532 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 102,531 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 92,708 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 83,309 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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FP51 LZJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FP51 LZJ, 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 FP51 LZJ registered?

FP51 LZJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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