MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside and offside lower outer sills corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer sill panel excessively corroded
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
underbody corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both n/s and o/s inner sill corrosion (no holes)
general body corrosion (no sharp edges)
general underside corrosion (no holes and not excessive)
o/s/r park brake performance not as good as expected
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear shock absorber cust cover deteriated
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear shock absorber cust cover deteriated
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
underside corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
underside corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FP51 YOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FP51 YOJ, 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 YOJ registered?
FP51 YOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2001.
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