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LS51 ZDU

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,180 mi
Last recorded74,180 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 ZDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 74,180 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2018 74,171 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 66,173 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Feb 2017 66,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 5.55 m-1 average (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,948 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 53,917 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 53,917 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,757 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2014 49,757 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 48,976 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 48,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear lamp damage

Pass 7 Dec 2012 43,151 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 36,322 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 32,589 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 29,060 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 25,840 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 22,699 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 19,694 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 16,886 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 ZDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZDU, 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 ZDU registered?

LS51 ZDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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