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LX51 WBM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 WBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 158,122 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 113,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 104,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 104,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front jacking point outter sill corroded not in a perscribed area

Pass 12 Sep 2011 94,333 miles

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

nsf tyre low on edges screw in nsr tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2011 94,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nsf tyre low on edges screw in nsr tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2010 72,857 miles

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

osf inner cv boot split

Pass 17 Sep 2010 72,857 miles

osf inner cv boot split

Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,760 miles

Advise exhaust heat shield is loose and rattling

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Aug 2009 65,736 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Advise exhaust heat shield is loose and rattling

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Sep 2008 55,187 miles

O/S CARGO DOOR NOT OPENING FROM OUTSIDE

O/S MIRROR GLASS BADLY CRACKED

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW,N/S LOW.N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHING

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 55,187 miles

O/S CARGO DOOR NOT OPENING FROM OUTSIDE

O/S MIRROR GLASS BADLY CRACKED

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW,N/S LOW.N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHING

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 48,882 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND THE O/S/R,TREADS WORN LOW

O/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Pass 5 Sep 2006 40,530 miles

NAIL IN THE O/S/R TYRE TREAD

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

Pass 31 Aug 2005 32,585 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 32,585 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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LX51 WBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LX51 WBM, 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 LX51 WBM registered?

LX51 WBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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