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KB51 DVH

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,105 mi
Last recorded134,105 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 DVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 134,105 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 130,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside inner cv boot split

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 7 Sep 2010 130,476 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside inner cv boot split

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2009 121,922 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 121,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hand brake long travel

Pass 16 Aug 2008 109,891 miles

near side rear light cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2007 94,983 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 94,919 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 82,135 miles

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

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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KB51 DVH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KB51 DVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KB51 DVH registered?

KB51 DVH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is KB51 DVH safe to buy?

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