MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear brake pad wear sensor wiring incomplete
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure And lens missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
air Intake ( breather hose broken )
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer has a hole (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid rubber hose split (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen insecure (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour has red tape on lens (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting And outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
air Intake ( breather hose broken )
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear brake pad wear sensor wiring incomplete
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure And lens missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside & nearside front inner drive gaitors insecure.
n/s inner cv gaiter split o/s/r tyre worn inner edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LX51 VZP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 LX51 VZP, 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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LX51 VZP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2001.
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