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LS51 ZDV

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

195,333 mi
Last recorded195,333 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 ZDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 195,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 195,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 183,503 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 173,265 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 173,256 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 162,593 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 162,103 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 149,881 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 149,873 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 143,579 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

glow plug light on

srs light on

Fail 19 Jan 2012 143,579 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

srs light on

Pass 22 Nov 2010 134,232 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 119,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 119,443 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

nearside front inner c.v. gaiter split

Pass 26 Nov 2008 108,666 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 98,382 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 83,159 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 ZDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZDV, 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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LS51 ZDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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