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LV51 PRX

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

104,134 mi
Last recorded104,134 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 PRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2020 104,134 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 104,130 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 104,130 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 103,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 103,102 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 99,851 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 99,851 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

sealable temporary fuel cap fitted

slight internal wear in n/s of steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2017 99,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

sealable temporary fuel cap fitted

slight internal wear in n/s of steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2016 94,553 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 90,966 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 90,966 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 85,943 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight wear in offside front suspension link ball joints

Fail 5 Mar 2014 85,943 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight wear in offside front suspension link ball joints

Pass 19 Mar 2013 81,639 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 81,625 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

bonnet release handle not connected

o/s inner c v gaitor split

temporary sealable fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,714 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake fluid level low

offside front inner cv boot split

temporary sealable fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2012 74,714 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level low

offside front inner cv boot split

temporary sealable fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2011 67,559 miles

o/s inner cv gatior split

Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,188 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 57,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 51,229 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 46,687 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 38,660 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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LV51 PRX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LV51 PRX, 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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LV51 PRX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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