MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front registration late cracked
gear lever knob broken
glow plug light on dash
metal brake pipe to n/s hose becoming corroded
rear registration plate becoming discoloured
rear tailpipe corroded
slight damage to n/s headlamp
slight play in o/s of steering rack
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front registration late cracked
gear lever knob broken
glow plug light on dash
metal brake pipe to n/s hose becoming corroded
rear registration plate becoming discoloured
rear tailpipe corroded
slight damage to n/s headlamp
slight play in o/s of steering rack
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres have damage to sidewalls
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front tyres have damage to sidewalls
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LY51 VBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VBE, 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 LY51 VBE registered?
LY51 VBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2001.
Is LY51 VBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for LY51 VBE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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