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HN51 UGW

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,943 mi
Last recorded154,943 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 154,943 miles

Front wiper blade clips broken but still secure

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 154,943 miles

Front wiper blade clips broken but still secure

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 148,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 148,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 139,475 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 139,475 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 138,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight movement o/s w/wiper.Both rear bodywork panels corroded.Both sill areas corroded.O/S/R shock absorber top corroded.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 138,845 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight movement o/s w/wiper.Both rear bodywork panels corroded.Both sill areas corroded.O/S/R shock absorber top corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 137,921 miles

N/S mirror damaged.Slight movement o/s w/wiper.Both sills damaged and corroded.O/S/R top shroud on s/absorber corroded.

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

front disc pitted

Fail 21 Aug 2013 137,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

All disc faces pitted.

N/S mirror damaged.Slight movement o/s w/wiper.Both sills damaged and corroded.O/S/R top shroud on s/absorber corroded.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 137,037 miles

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

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

Slight unbalance rear footbrake.Slight movement o/s w/wiper.N/S mirror damaged.Both sills corroded and damaged.Slight damage n/s/f sidewall.O/S/R shock absorber top cover corroded and insecure.

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 136,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Movement o/s w/wiper.N/S mirror damaged.Both sills corroded and damaged.Slight damage n/s/f sidewall.

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

O/S/R top shield insecure.

Rear footbrake slightly unbalanced.

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 135,462 miles

N/S/F door catch slightly faulty.All disc inner faces pitted.Corrosion both sill areas.Both front inner c/v boots split.Slight wear n/s steering rack.

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/R top shock absorber shroud corroded.Rear brakes noisy application and slight unbalance.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 130,835 miles

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wipers smearing screen (Benifit of doubt given recommend attention soon), o/s/r shock absorber dust cover corroded and dropped to bottom of shock.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rust patches both sills and by towbar, none of which are excessive.

Slight play in both steering rack arms, both inner cv boots split, both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 124,930 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight smearing from wipers/Both front sill areas damaged.O/S/F inner c/v boot split.O/S/R top shock absorber shroud corroded.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 124,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight smearing from wipers/Both front sill areas damaged.O/S/F inner c/v boot split.O/S/R top shock absorber shroud corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 118,689 miles

offside INNER cv boot split/leaking...exhaust heat shield loose /rattling..

Fail 6 Oct 2008 118,689 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside INNER cv boot split/leaking...exhaust heat shield loose /rattling..

Pass 15 Oct 2007 111,110 miles

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

both n/s tyres approching wear limit of 1.6mm.

front wiper blades smearing slightly, crack to windscreen outside swept area.

slight dent to n/s/f wheel rim, cut to side wall of n/s/r tyre not exposing inner cords.

tread depths: n/s/f on 2mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 2mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 195/70/15C.

Fail 12 Oct 2007 111,110 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

both n/s tyres approching wear limit of 1.6mm.

center exhaust clamp badly corroded.

front wiper blades smearing slightly, crack to windscreen outside swept area.

slight dent to n/s/f wheel rim, cut to side wall of n/s/r tyre not exposing inner cords.

tread depths: n/s/f on 2mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 2mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 195/70/15C.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 94,948 miles

cracks to windscreen, n/s/f wiper blade split at both ends, crack to o/s/r light lens.

dents and scratches to body work, n/s/f door mirror back cover loose, cracks to o/s/f door mirror.

front number plate in poor condition, n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall not exposing inner cords, slight engine oil leak.

slight corrosion to tail pipe, slight play in o/s of steering rack.

tread depths:n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 3mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size:195/70/15C.

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 UGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UGW, 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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HN51 UGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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