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KX51 AMO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

240,338 mi
Last recorded240,338 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 AMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 240,338 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

windscreen cracked at bottom edge

Fail 15 Apr 2014 240,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

windscreen cracked at bottom edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 235,795 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 235,793 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 231,382 miles

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

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

both rear sliding doors will not open

windscreen cracked just above wiper level

Fail 16 Apr 2012 231,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear sliding doors will not open

windscreen cracked just above wiper level

Pass 18 Apr 2011 224,088 miles

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

windscreen cracked at bottom

Fail 18 Apr 2011 224,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010
Fail 20 Apr 2010

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 213,733 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 209,461 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 209,457 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 171,360 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front inner driveshaft boot insecure

offside front door handle stiff to open from inside

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 19 Dec 2005 136,064 miles

n/s f inner drive shaft boot worn

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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KX51 AMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KX51 AMO, 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 KX51 AMO registered?

KX51 AMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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