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LV51 UXA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,111 mi
Last recorded125,111 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 UXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 125,111 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 125,103 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 119,154 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

condensation inside offside headlight lightly affecting beam image and light intensity

front brake discs in very poor condition,badly corroded on the inside faces

nearside and offside outer sills/door steps corroded

nearside rear and nearside front tyre worn on the edges

offside front flooor/inner wing/outrigger corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

welding repair offside front chassis

Pass 18 Nov 2013 114,690 miles

front brake discs badly corroded on the inside face

offside front floor corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2013 114,690 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded on the inside face

offside front floor corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 107,827 miles

front brake discs corroded on the inside face

tow bar electrics will be part of next years Mot test

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to chassis,inner and outer sills and suspension components

vehicle has a seriously damaged marker at DVLA

Fail 28 Nov 2012 107,827 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded on the inside face

tow bar electrics will be part of next years Mot test

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to chassis,inner and outer sills and suspension components

vehicle has a seriously damaged marker at DVLA

Pass 20 Sep 2011 103,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs corroded on the inside face

heavy surface corrosion around offside front sub frame mounting

significant wear to offside front tyre on the edges,strongly advise replacement

vehicle has a seriously damaged marker at DVLA

Pass 5 Oct 2010 97,553 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

heavy surface corrosion around offside front sub frame mounting

offside front tyre worn on the edges

vehicle has a seriously damaged marker at DVLA

Pass 15 Oct 2009 92,001 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both inner drive shaft boots split

Fail 9 Oct 2009 92,001 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both inner drive shaft boots split

Pass 8 Oct 2008 85,489 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 85,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 65,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in n/s of rack

Fail 8 Oct 2007 65,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in n/s of rack

Fail 24 Jan 2006 60,142 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 60,142 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 UXA 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 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 LV51 UXA, 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 UXA registered?

LV51 UXA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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