MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
407,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside & nearside rear check straps broken
play offside & nearside front rack arms
rear number plate poor
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
offside & nearside rear check straps broken
play offside & nearside front rack arms
rear number plate poor
Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Both front brake discs worn
Both rear brake discs worn
Front pads appear worn thin
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Both front brake discs worn
Both rear brake discs worn
Front pads appear worn thin
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear suspension check straps broken
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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HF51 YVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HF51 YVV, 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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HF51 YVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 December 2001.
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