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HK51 VRW

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,728 mi
Last recorded163,728 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 VRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2017 163,728 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

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

Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both sides inner sill excessively corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside 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)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides chassis/body mounting area excessively corroded (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both sides cross member excessive corroded (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside rear cross member corroded (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear cross member corrode (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill excessive corroded (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 163,708 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner wings at subframe mounts (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills corroded & holed (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both middle & front chassis outriggers corroded (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner & outer gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 163,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour main beam (1.7.5b)

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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour main beam (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear part of main metal brake pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and rear brake discs

n/s o/s outer and under sills rusty and thin in places

n/s rear tyre scuffed on outer wall

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and scuffed on outer wall

surface rust on chassis sections

Pass 16 Jun 2015 162,445 miles

protective tank neck cover badly rusted

Fail 15 Jun 2015 162,441 miles

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

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

protective tank neck cover badly rusted

Pass 13 Jun 2014 157,776 miles

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to being thickly undersealed

Fail 11 Jun 2014 157,760 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 Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 155,747 miles

some corrosion/peeling both n/s and o/s inner/outer sills = slam panel corroded/peeling = n/s/f inner c.v gaitor splitting = some corrosion/peeling both n/s o/s rear chassis rails

some wear/play o/s/f lower ball joint = slight play both n/s and o/s inner rack arms = n/s/f tyre coming close aprx 3/4mm

Pass 14 Jun 2012 150,827 miles

condensation o/s/f headlight = some wear/play both front anti roll bar linkages = some corrosion/peeling both rear chassis rails = some peeling both inner sills = slight play both front inner rack ends

Pass 17 Jun 2011 146,267 miles

handbrake near end lf reserve travel front reg plate cracked

Pass 26 May 2010 140,611 miles

Advise ----front exhaust mount split!

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 135,216 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 119,818 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 87,210 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 41,933 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 38,901 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 38,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front wipers split

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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HK51 VRW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HK51 VRW, 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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HK51 VRW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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