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LR51 DVA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,521 mi
Last recorded109,521 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 DVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 109,521 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 109,521 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 95,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lens cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2020 95,508 miles

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS + OS outriggers / sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS + OS outriggers / sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS + OS sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear valance behind bumper corroded outside prescribed area

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 92,542 miles

Corrsion to lower sills / jacking points

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Holed corrosion to rear cross member / valance outside of prescribed area

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 92,535 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded OSF + OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple leaks front to rear of system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrsion to lower sills / jacking points

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Holed corrosion to rear cross member / valance outside of prescribed area

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 88,432 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material / o/s / n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

under body corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2017 81,053 miles

Offside damage to windscreen outside swept area

Fail 24 Jul 2017 81,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside damage to windscreen outside swept area

Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,348 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,783 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 69,026 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2014 69,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,378 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 67,378 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,067 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,419 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 62,419 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,374 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,260 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,397 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 47,615 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 47,612 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 42,845 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 38,564 miles

Nearside 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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LR51 DVA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LR51 DVA, 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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LR51 DVA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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