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HS51 XYT

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,416 mi
Last recorded131,416 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 XYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 131,416 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

extensive corrosion to underside

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 26 Feb 2016 131,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember,inner and outer faces (6.6.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember inner face (6.6.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

extensive corrosion to underside

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Feb 2015 122,769 miles

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

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

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

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

both front chassis corroded

osf headlamp damaged

osf nsf inner and outer sills corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 122,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both front chassis corroded

osf headlamp damaged

osf nsf inner and outer sills corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 115,740 miles

corrosion inner door sill

rear brake pipes corroded

screen cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2013 115,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion inner sills

rear brake pipes corroded

screen cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2012 110,262 miles

Corrosion starting to appear on sills and floorpan areas

Crack in windscreen

Nearside front anti roll bar link arm ball joint gaiter splitting

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Fail 29 Dec 2012 110,262 miles

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Corrosion starting to appear on sills and floorpan areas

Crack in windscreen

Nearside front anti roll bar link arm ball joint gaiter splitting

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2011 96,456 miles

nearside and offside front inner cv boots split

nearside front anti-roll bar linkage top dust cover split

rear brake pads close to legal limit and discs worn

slight front brake imbalance

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Dec 2011 96,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

nearside and offside front inner cv boots split

nearside front anti-roll bar linkage top dust cover split

rear brake pads close to legal limit and discs worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2011 83,539 miles

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

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

front tyre treads getting low

front tyres slightly perished

n/s parking brake effort slightly low

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Oct 2009 66,242 miles

offside inner cv gaitor split

Fail 17 Oct 2009 66,173 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

offside inner cv gaitor split

Pass 25 Oct 2008 55,540 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 44,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 34,163 miles

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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HS51 XYT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HS51 XYT, 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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HS51 XYT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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