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LX51 WDN

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,475 mi
Last recorded129,475 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 WDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2013 129,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 129,475 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 112,361 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 102,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside & offside front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2011 102,064 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside & offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 94,748 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 94,747 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 87,755 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cant see inner front brake pads

Fail 27 Aug 2009 87,755 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cant see inner front brake pads

Pass 5 Sep 2008 83,051 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 83,051 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 82,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2006 77,182 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

center rear seat security poor

exhaust tail pipe corroded

rear brake pads worn

Fail 28 Sep 2006 77,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bad gearbox oil leak

center rear seat security poor!

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pad anti rattle plates insecure

rear brake pads worn?

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2005 67,479 miles

brake pedal rubber is worn

front wiper blades smear slightly

o/s & n/s inner driveshaft gaiters are split

parking brake lever comes up

play in the o/s/f lower wishbone bush

Fail 20 Sep 2005 67,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake antislip pedal rubber worn at the edge

high level not all working

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 WDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WDN, 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 WDN registered?

LX51 WDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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