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KU51 XAY

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,623 mi
Last recorded154,623 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 XAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 154,623 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

rear tyres perished

surface rust both rear inner sills

Pass 24 Jan 2017 152,366 miles

front brakes worn

washers poor

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 152,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brakes worn

washers poor

Pass 29 Jan 2016 115,197 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak at clip (2.5.C.1a)

wipers poor

Fail 23 Jan 2016 150,197 miles

Braking system leaking between resovoir and master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect light dim (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak at clip (2.5.C.1a)

wipers poor

Pass 30 Jan 2015 147,979 miles

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

front roll bar links and bushes worn

wipers poor condition

Fail 29 Jan 2015 147,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front roll bar links and bushes worn

wipers poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2014 145,748 miles

nearside front tyre limit

offside front tyre limit inner edge

offside rear inner sill surface rust

Fail 4 Feb 2014 145,744 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre limit

offside front tyre limit inner edge

offside rear inner sill surface rust

Pass 29 Jan 2013 143,294 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 143,291 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 140,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r light damaged

wipers split,

Pass 31 Jan 2011 136,808 miles

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

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

nearside rear lens damage

wipers poor

Pass 29 Jan 2010 134,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate poor

Pass 19 Jan 2009 131,912 miles

nearside rear lens damage

rear tyres 2mm

Fail 19 Jan 2009 131,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear lens damage

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 5 Feb 2008 129,873 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 108,352 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 XAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU51 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

KU51 XAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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