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HV51 LNE

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,079 mi
Last recorded141,079 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2017 141,079 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Both (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OSR tyre worn close to limit.

Rear brake efficiency only just passed.

Steering lock not working.

Fail 16 Oct 2017 140,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill paneling (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill panelling (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill panelling (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 133,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 154,415 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour red lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

screen is cracked high up . not obscuring driver's view of the road

Pass 15 Oct 2015 128,410 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 128,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 120,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 120,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 115,224 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 110,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust joint very corroded.

Fail 6 Aug 2012 110,916 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust joint very corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 108,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

near side inner cv gaiter torn

Fail 26 Jul 2011 108,359 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

near side inner cv gaiter torn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 105,257 miles

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

of side rear light lens damaged

off side front inner cv gaiter torn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 101,870 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 101,870 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 97,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 97,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 90,387 miles

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

your vehicle has only just metthe park brake efficiancy.

Fail 30 Nov 2006 90,145 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 84,905 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 84,899 miles

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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 LNE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LNE, 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 LNE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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