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KF51 XOO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,385 mi
Last recorded9,385 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 9,385 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 9,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 9,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner /outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner /outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 185,130 miles

corrosion starting various places

no lens on o/s side repeater lamp but orange bulb and visible from distance

o/s front outer c/v boot deteriorating

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

passenger side mirror insecure

rear cross member corroded & holes , but not prescribed area

slight play o/s rack end

Fail 23 Jun 2015 185,126 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

corrosion starting various places

no lens on o/s side repeater lamp but orange bulb and visible from distance

o/s front outer c/v boot deteriorating

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

passenger side mirror insecure

rear cross member corroded & holes , but not prescribed area

slight play o/s rack end

Pass 25 Jun 2014 178,622 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 178,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 172,317 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 172,316 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 164,434 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 156,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 156,793 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 146,173 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 115,655 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 106,937 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 XOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XOO, 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 XOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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