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LY51 OCB

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,186 mi
Last recorded153,186 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 153,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

centre exhaust box mount broken

corrosion to both door shuts

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills and both outer wheel arches

offside door mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2013 153,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

centre exhaust box mount broken

corrosion to both door shuts

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills and both outer wheel arches

offside door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2012 145,446 miles

21% front brake imbalance

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

corrosion to outer sills

offside door mirror deterioated

rear exhaust tailpipe mount broken

Pass 30 Mar 2011 140,028 miles

as VT30 656838381060 issued 29/03/2011

Fail 29 Mar 2011 140,026 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside and offside front inner drive shaft gaiter's split

Pass 25 Mar 2010 138,517 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both inner driveshaft gaiters split

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

corrosion to outer sills and nearside door shut

Pass 26 Mar 2009 122,537 miles

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

offside door mirror damage not adversly affecting rear view

offside front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 27 Mar 2008 115,958 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2007 108,781 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 108,779 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

chip in screen

Pass 21 Mar 2006 101,409 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 OCB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY51 OCB registered?

LY51 OCB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is LY51 OCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 OCB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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