MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s centre chassis section (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s inner and outer sill panel (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes corroding
chassis section corroding
cracks in front windscreen
front exhaust mount broken
front inner wing/wheel archs corroding
inner and outer sill panels corroding
n/s/f headlamp broken been taped up
o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge
rear tyres perishing
rear wiper not working
slight play front roll bar links
variuos body panels damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front (3.6.B.2c)
lower seals and wheel arch corroded and damage to near side rear seal
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front (3.6.B.2c)
lower seals and wheel arch corroded and damage to near side rear seal
Nearside sliding door out handle missing
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Vehicle corrison
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre stop light not working
excess damage to nearside headlamp glass
exhaust down pipe braket broken
play in nearside inner tie rod
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside sliding door out handle missing
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle corrison
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre stop light not working
excess damage to nearside headlamp glass
exhaust down pipe braket broken
play in nearside inner tie rod
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
down pip bracket broken
nearside rear inner sill corroeded
rear cross member corroeded
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
slight play in nearside inner tie rod
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
down pip bracket broken
nearside rear inner sill corroeded
rear cross member corroeded
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
slight play in nearside inner tie rod
brake pipes corroding
cracks in front windscreen
exhaust deteriorating and front braket broken
inner and outer sill panels corroding
n/s/f headlamp cracked
rear brake discs corroding
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
brake pipes corroding
cracks in front windscreen
exhaust deteriorating and front braket broken
inner and outer sill panels corroding
n/s/f headlamp cracked
rear brake discs corroding
brake pipes corroding
cracks in front windscreen
front exhaust mount broken
front number plate cracked and deteriorating
inner and outer sill panels corroding
n/s outer mirror cracked
n/s/f headlamp cracked
brake pipes corroding
cracks in front windscreen
exhaust knocking on chassis
front number plate damaged
inner and outer sill panels corroding
n/s/f headlamp cracked
n/s/r light lense cracked
slight distortion o/s/r brake disc
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake pipes corroding
cracks in front windscreen
exhaust knocking on chassis
front number plate damaged
inner and outer sill panels corroding
n/s/f headlamp cracked
n/s/r light lense cracked
o/s/f inner cv boot split
slight distortion o/s/r brake disc
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
brake pipes corroding
cracks in front windscreen
front number plate cracked
front wiper blades split
n/s/f headlamp cracked
o/s/f inner cv boot split
brake pipes corroding
cracks in front windscreen
front number plate cracked
front wiper blades split
n/s/f headlamp cracked
o/s/f inner cv boot split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cracks in front screen
front no plate deteriorating
n/s/f headlamp cracked
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cracks in front screen
front no plate deteriorating
n/s/f headlamp cracked
cracks in front screen
front number plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
front number plate deteriorating
cracks in front screen
Oil leak
crack in front screen
n/s/f headlamp cracked
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HV51 LNP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 LNP, 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 LNP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2001.
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