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HV51 LNP

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

180,061 mi
Last recorded180,061 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2016 180,061 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)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 171,236 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 170,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 160,976 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 160,943 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 148,451 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 148,451 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 138,801 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 138,799 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 134,523 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 129,298 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 129,298 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 126,254 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 126,254 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 116,100 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 116,098 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 101,209 miles

cracks in front screen

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 27 Sep 2007 101,209 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 85,812 miles

Oil leak

crack in front screen

n/s/f headlamp cracked

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 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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