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KU51 XBO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,060 mi
Last recorded64,060 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 64,060 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 64,038 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 64,022 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 64,019 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 64,019 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,017 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 64,010 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 63,854 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 63,854 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 63,539 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,095 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,990 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 60,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,132 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 58,922 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,074 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 56,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,047 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 55,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pad wear indicator warning on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,859 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,067 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,271 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Please note there is a crake to o/s/f headlight but not effecting patton

Please note there is slight travle on pedal

Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,907 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 XBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

KU51 XBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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The MOT history for KU51 XBO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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