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FP51 LZN

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

197,494 mi
Last recorded197,494 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 197,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 187,738 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 179,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad warning light disconected o/s rear

Pass 11 Oct 2011 171,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 160,654 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 150,414 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s handbrke performance slighty down

o/s rear foot brake slighty down

Pass 7 Oct 2009 150,414 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s handbrke performance slighty down

o/s rear foot brake slighty down

Pass 13 Oct 2008 139,418 miles

n/s handbrake performance slighty down

Pass 25 Oct 2007 125,878 miles

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

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2006 112,888 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 LZN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LZN, 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

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What year was FP51 LZN registered?

FP51 LZN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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