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HV51 LND

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,427 mi
Last recorded160,427 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 LND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 160,427 miles

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

Near side front inner wing corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 160,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Near side front inner wing corroded

Spare tyre flat

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Aug 2011 152,891 miles

nearside front headlamp lens holed

Fail 31 Aug 2011 152,891 miles

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

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

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

nearside front headlamp lens holed

Pass 6 Oct 2010 147,122 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

center exhaust supported by a cable tie

near and offside front inner cv boots split

nearside front headlamp glass holed

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2009 140,875 miles

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

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

nearside front headlamp lens holed

off and nearside front pad wear indicators not connected

Fail 9 Oct 2009 140,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front headlamp lens holed

off and nearside front pad wear indicators not connected

Fail 7 Oct 2008 135,805 miles

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

nearside front headlamp lens holed

offside and nearside front inner cv boots split

Pass 7 Oct 2008 135,805 miles

nearside front headlamp lens holed

offside and nearside front inner cv boots split

Pass 9 Oct 2007 127,475 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 117,797 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 117,715 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe rusting

Pass 28 Sep 2005 109,217 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 109,217 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HV51 LND is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HV51 LND, 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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HV51 LND is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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