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KU51 HYZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,139 mi
Last recorded155,139 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 HYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 155,139 miles

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2013 155,139 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 139,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine fault light on

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 139,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine fault light on

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 139,760 miles

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

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear light units damaged

both sides outter sills corroded and damaged

chassie rails corroded

coolent leak from bottom rad pipe

deep cuts offside rear tyre

front brake flexi hoses perished

front exhsut bracket broken

high travel on hand brake

nearside rear brake warning wire cut

spare wheel boled

unable to view front and rear pads fully

unable to view inside rear of vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2010 78,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Poor reserve travel on handbrake.Needs atension.

Pass 25 Jul 2009 103,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front numberplate in poor condition.

front pads look low.

water damage to rear number plate.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 90,205 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 74,083 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 73,711 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2006 60,490 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 60,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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KU51 HYZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KU51 HYZ, 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 KU51 HYZ registered?

KU51 HYZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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