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FP51 YOM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,377 mi
Last recorded139,377 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2016 139,377 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside 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)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Fronr (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 122,541 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 117,566 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 100,005 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 86,668 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 79,360 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 70,960 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f inside cv boots split

slight play found in steering at two front wheels

two rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2009 70,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f inside cv boots split

slight play found in steering at two front wheels

two rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,428 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 62,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 52,877 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 40,399 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 YOM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YOM, 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 YOM registered?

FP51 YOM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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