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KU51 HZE

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,036 mi
Last recorded134,036 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 HZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 134,036 miles

advise strong front number plate badly detiorated (hard to read at night)

bad oil leak requires attention

beam pattern poor on both headlights

emissions erratic requires attention

engine under tray fitted at time of test

rear brake discs badly worn

rear tyres worn inner edges

windscreen damaged zone a and b

Fail 19 Oct 2009 134,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

advise strong front number plate badly detiorated (hard to read at night)

bad oil leak requires attention

beam pattern poor on both headlights

emissions erratic requires attention

engine under tray fitted at time of test

rear brake discs badly worn

rear tyres worn inner edges

windscreen damaged zone a and b

Pass 13 Oct 2008 113,135 miles

bad oil leak

exhaust blowing and heat shield insicure

offside front suspension coverd in oil requires cleaning

rear shock absorbers leaking

Fail 21 Sep 2007 89,607 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

adv both front headlight aim patterns faded slightly

adv both rear shocks damp

adv exhaust middle section in poor condition

adv nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

adv nearside top shock mount bearing noisy on lock to lock check

adv soot around middle exhaust box

very strong adv slight cut to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2007 89,607 miles

adv both front headlight aim patterns faded slightly

adv both rear shocks damp

adv exhaust middle section in poor condition

adv nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

adv nearside top shock mount bearing noisy on lock to lock check

adv soot around middle exhaust box

very strong adv slight cut to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 10 Sep 2007 89,593 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ADVISE STRONG INNER CV GAITOR SPLIT AND INNER JOINT/DIFF BEARINGS EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

ADVISE VERY STRONG NEARSIDE AND OFFSSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS BADLY LEAKING AND WEAK RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

engine under tray fitted at time of test not allowing full inspsection

exhaust badly corroded and very weak

rear brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 12 Jul 2006 72,340 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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KU51 HZE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HZE, 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 HZE registered?

KU51 HZE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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