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KF51 XOE

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

262,976 mi
Last recorded262,976 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 262,976 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 256,682 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 250,808 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 242,773 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 242,762 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 232,111 miles

Both inner drive shaft boots split.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 221,720 miles

both front inner drive shaft gaiters split

Pass 18 Mar 2009 211,663 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 197,963 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/f a n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiters split

Fail 13 Mar 2007 182,606 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 13 Mar 2007 182,606 miles

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

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

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 15 Mar 2006 168,583 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 157,439 miles

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

slight leak from fuel tank area?

Fail 5 Oct 2005 157,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

fuel spillage from fuel tank area underneath?

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 XOE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KF51 XOE, 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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What year was KF51 XOE registered?

KF51 XOE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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