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LV51 UWM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,656 mi
Last recorded96,656 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 UWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 96,656 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 88,880 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 88,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 84,294 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 84,193 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 76,734 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 76,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 70,952 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 70,952 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,058 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 67,058 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 58,983 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,983 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,211 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 54,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,827 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 48,086 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 39,764 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 39,764 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 33,235 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 27,047 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 UWM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UWM, 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 LV51 UWM registered?

LV51 UWM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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