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HN51 UGT

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,117 mi
Last recorded147,117 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 UGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2013 147,117 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 143,938 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 143,938 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 137,855 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside inner cv boot not secured to its housing.

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 132,078 miles

Both front inner C/V gaiters split

Front and rear brake discs poor condition

Rear coil springs corroding

Slight play in rack ends

Fail 22 Jul 2010 132,078 miles

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

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

Both front inner C/V gaiters split

Front and rear brake discs poor condition

Rear coil springs corroding

Slight play in rack ends

Fail 18 Apr 2009 122,712 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s & n/s inner drive shaft boots split

slight beake imbalance on front wheels but within limits ( 16% )

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link rod

Pass 18 Apr 2009 122,712 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Rear brake discs corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s & n/s inner drive shaft boots split

slight beake imbalance on front wheels but within limits ( 16% )

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link rod

Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,619 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 57,793 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 46,416 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 46,416 miles

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

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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HN51 UGT 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 58.3%.

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 HN51 UGT, 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 HN51 UGT registered?

HN51 UGT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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