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KF51 XOB

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,624 mi
Last recorded116,624 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 XOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 116,624 miles

ALL WHEEL ARCH AND SILL CORRODING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 May 2017 116,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH REAR SILL (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL WHEEL ARCH AND SILL CORRODING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2016 113,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 wheel arches have slight corrosion

both lower body sills have slight corrosion

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

Fail 17 May 2016 113,702 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & also on 1.6m tread (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 wheel arches have slight corrosion

both lower body sills have slight corrosion

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 110,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 110,637 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 May 2014 107,789 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/s steering rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front chassis point/rail have surface corrosion

under vehicle floor pan/body has surface corrosion

Pass 15 May 2013 104,583 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rear tyre tread close to legal limit & wearing on inside edge.(195/70/R15)

Fail 15 May 2013 104,583 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside 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)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rear tyre tread close to legal limit & wearing on inside edge.(195/70/R15)

Pass 17 May 2012 99,949 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 99,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face

stone chip in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 4 May 2011 92,319 miles

Both front drop links rubbers split on ball joints but no movement

Both front inner c.v joint gators split

Both rear tyres going bald on inner edge

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

Offside front steering arm has slight movement inits fixing

Fail 28 Apr 2011 92,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Both front drop links rubbers split on ball joints but no movement

Both front inner c.v joint gators split

Both rear tyres going bald on inner edge

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

Offside front steering arm has slight movement inits fixing

Pass 20 Apr 2010 84,702 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 84,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 20 Apr 2009 76,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 76,305 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,502 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 54,231 miles

exhaust system corroded

wear evident front brake discs

Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,982 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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KF51 XOB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KF51 XOB, 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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KF51 XOB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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