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FP51 LZM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

168,823 mi
Last recorded168,823 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 LZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 168,823 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 168,823 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 160,272 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 160,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 155,363 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside inner C.V. boot split

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

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Slight play in rack

Pass 16 Apr 2010 155,363 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside inner C.V. boot split

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

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight play in rack

Pass 8 Jun 2009 151,127 miles

All damage to nearside rear tyre

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine oil level low

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

Front number plate damaged

Fuel cap seal perished

Low pressure in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Nearside front wheel bewaring noisey

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Slight play in rack

Fail 6 Jun 2009 151,127 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

All damage to nearside rear tyre

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine oil level low

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

Front number plate damaged

Fuel cap seal perished

Low pressure in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Nearside front wheel bewaring noisey

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Slight play in rack

Pass 29 May 2008 141,627 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

travel in handbrake

Fail 24 May 2008 141,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

travel in handbrake

Pass 31 May 2007 124,696 miles

metal pipes rusted

Pass 9 Jun 2006 95,879 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 95,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

windsreen cracked across bottom not affecting drivers view at time of test

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 LZM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FP51 LZM, 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 LZM registered?

FP51 LZM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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