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LY51 EKO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,616 mi
Last recorded129,616 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 EKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2023 129,616 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Both front inner arches in engine compartment (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear main brake pipes around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure Around door hinge fractured (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear coilsprings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Both front chassis legs (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Chassis (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Metal casing around fuel tank pipe corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 128,010 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 124,002 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 123,456 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 116,200 miles

corrosion on sills and floors

Fail 22 Nov 2018 116,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on sills and floors

Pass 24 Nov 2017 108,969 miles

corrosion on sills floors chasiss and discs

Pass 13 Mar 2015 101,592 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 101,592 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 93,316 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 93,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 81,206 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 81,206 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 73,453 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 61,344 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 60,994 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2008 470,773 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 470,773 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,620 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 21,240 miles

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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LY51 EKO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LY51 EKO, 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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LY51 EKO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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