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LS51 AWY

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 AWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 31,685 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 31,682 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 29,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OSR side light cover slightly cracked.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 26,647 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

body has slight corossion

front exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 20 Oct 2018 22,786 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

body has slight corossion

Pass 20 Oct 2017 17,280 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 17,280 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 12,356 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 7,097 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 457 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 457 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 65 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012
Pass 21 Oct 2011 3 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 941 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 487 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 89 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 25,983 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 24,969 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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LS51 AWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LS51 AWY, 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 LS51 AWY registered?

LS51 AWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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