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FP51 YOF

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

99,230 mi
Last recorded99,230 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2023 99,230 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chip in screen

Pass 6 Dec 2021 98,569 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2020 97,701 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction chip in windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 95,610 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 95,588 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 93,819 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2017 92,406 miles

chip in screen

Pass 7 Nov 2016 91,308 miles

corrosion to sills

Fail 7 Nov 2016 91,308 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to sills

Pass 6 Nov 2015 89,890 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 89,890 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 87,528 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 87,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2013 83,950 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise on steering rack but no play

Fail 29 Oct 2013 16,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise on steering rack but no play

Pass 21 Aug 2012 79,544 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 79,544 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,304 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 75,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 71,119 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear disc pitted

offside abs ring split

Fail 13 Aug 2010 71,119 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear disc pitted

offside abs ring split

Pass 14 Aug 2009 66,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside abs ring split

Fail 14 Aug 2009 66,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside abs ring split

Pass 6 Aug 2008 62,575 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,605 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 51,619 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 51,619 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YOF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YOF, 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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FP51 YOF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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