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FY51 ZWK

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,889 mi
Last recorded117,889 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 ZWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 117,889 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 117,806 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 108,595 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 108,595 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 99,140 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 88,724 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 79,458 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 68,969 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 56,703 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 49,380 miles

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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FY51 ZWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY51 ZWK, 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 FY51 ZWK registered?

FY51 ZWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is FY51 ZWK safe to buy?

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