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LS51 AXC

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,877 mi
Last recorded162,877 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 AXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2016 162,877 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened drop link snapped (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer seal (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer seal (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wing mirror broken

Pass 10 Aug 2015 152,492 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 152,492 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

number plate lights dim

offside front wing mirror damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2014 147,778 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 147,776 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 135,269 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 125,747 miles

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

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

hole vehicle rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2012 125,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

hole vehicle rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2011 119,256 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 119,254 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 111,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 99,008 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 99,008 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 86,997 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 71,970 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,354 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 60,336 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 AXC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LS51 AXC, 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 AXC registered?

LS51 AXC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is LS51 AXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 AXC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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