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LX51 ZTD

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,340 mi
Last recorded169,340 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 ZTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 169,340 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 163,757 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

glow plug light on

handbrake has high travel

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

rear brake pipes corroded

service light on

Fail 24 May 2014 163,757 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

glow plug light on

handbrake has high travel

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

oil added 5w/40 1 litre

rear brake pipes corroded

service light on

Pass 23 May 2013 157,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2013 157,412 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

1l 5w40 oil added

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side brake wear indicator is missing

near side front exhaust rubber is broken

off side front brake wear indicator is rubbing on the wheel

Pass 30 May 2012 151,576 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads look low

front exhaust rubber split

glow plug and washer fluid warning light on dash

near side front door hard to open from outside

off side front bumper slightly insecure

off side rear light lens unit slightly insecure

Pass 28 May 2011 145,802 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front number plate is damaged

glow plug light is on

near side front exhaust rubber is split

service light is on

Pass 29 May 2010 139,963 miles

engine (glow plug) light is on

near side front mirror cover is damaged

Pass 27 May 2009 134,663 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil level low add 1 ltr of 10w 40 oil

near side mirror glass slightly insecure

off side front brake pad sensor wirer not connected

off side mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 May 2009 134,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil level low add 1 ltr of 10w 40 oil

near side mirror glass slightly insecure

off side front brake pad sensor wirer not connected

off side mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 May 2008 128,345 miles

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 May 2008 128,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 121,103 miles

see advisory note: 541940957189

Fail 30 May 2007 121,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

long travel on handbrake

offside rear light lens cluster cracked

Pass 30 May 2006 114,311 miles

both rear light lences slightly damaged

front wiper blades worn

off/side/front inner drive shaft split

off/side/front tyre damaged on outer wall

rear pads and discs look low

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 ZTD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZTD, 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 ZTD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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