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KP51 FWZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,118 mi
Last recorded124,118 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 FWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 124,118 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arches slightly corroded

o/s/f loading door (sliding door) lower area corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2010 107,344 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 83,976 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front driveshaft inner gaitor leaking and insecure

Fail 10 Jun 2009

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 81,160 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 71,168 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 71,168 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 56,790 miles

1 PLEASE NOTE !!! REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISH MARKS ON SIDEWALLS.

2 PLEASE NOTE !!! DRIVE SHAFT GAITERS INNER AND OUTER N/S AND O/S/F SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAKNESS/DETEIORATION.

3 PLEASE NOTE !!! REAR EXHAUST SECTION SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION"PEPPER POTING".

4 PLEASE NOTE !!! FRONT ANTIROLL BAR LINKS SHOWING START SIGNS OF WEAR.

6 PLEASE NOTE !!! ALL ADVICE ITEMS ALL OK AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 18 Oct 2005 44,979 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 44,979 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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KP51 FWZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KP51 FWZ, 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 KP51 FWZ registered?

KP51 FWZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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