MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
protective tank neck cover badly rusted
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
unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to being thickly undersealed
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)
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
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
handbrake near end lf reserve travel front reg plate cracked
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)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
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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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