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KU51 XBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,952 mi
Last recorded160,952 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 XBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 160,952 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 152,944 miles

fog light switch intermittent

Fail 1 Oct 2014 152,944 miles

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

fog light switch intermittent

Pass 15 Nov 2013 145,408 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 145,408 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 10 Oct 2012 141,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 141,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 139,641 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise brake discs and pads deterioated all round.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 139,641 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise brake discs and pads deterioated all round.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 100,542 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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 XBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KU51 XBA, 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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KU51 XBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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