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HV51 LNO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 LNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2016

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 111,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front wing slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 107,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber casings broken

limited reserve handbrake remaining

nsf outer wheel arch corroded getting a sharp edge

spare tyre flat

Fail 27 Feb 2014 107,145 miles

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

both rear shock absorber casings broken

limited reserve handbrake remaining

nsf outer wheel arch corroded getting a sharp edge

spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Mar 2013 98,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner tread

offside rear tyre worn very low inner tread

rear brake pipe rusting

rear shock absorbers poor condition

Fail 1 Mar 2013 98,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs poor condition - BORDERLINE PASS

nearside front wheel damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner tread

offside rear tyre worn very low inner tread

rear brake discs poor condition

rear brake pipe rusting

rear shock absorbers poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2011 99,794 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 87,598 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover detached

parking brake lever travel long

Fail 24 Feb 2010 87,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover detached

parking brake lever travel long

Pass 20 Feb 2009 78,851 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil level on minimum

parking brake lever travel long

Fail 20 Feb 2009 78,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil level on minimum

parking brake lever travel long

Pass 26 Feb 2008 72,071 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 75,053 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 72,052 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 58,925 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 47,156 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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HV51 LNO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LNO, 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 LNO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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