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LY51 VBN

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

188,656 mi
Last recorded188,656 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 VBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 188,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2018 188,646 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2017 182,618 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2017 182,618 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2016 179,379 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 176,924 miles

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

n/s and o/s indicator side repeaters bulbs slightly faded

rear brake discs slightly corroded and slightly low effort from n/s parking brake

tyre tread depths both front 5mm n/s/r 2mm o/s/r 3mm 195/70R15C 104/102R

Fail 20 Nov 2015 176,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s and o/s indicator side repeaters bulbs slightly faded

rear brake discs slightly corroded and slightly low effort from n/s parking brake

tyre tread depths both front 5mm n/s/r 2mm o/s/r 3mm 195/70R15C 104/102R

Pass 22 Nov 2014 172,155 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 172,155 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 165,102 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2012 156,719 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 156,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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 front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear window glass shattered but still secure.

windscreen surround covers missing.

Pass 13 Oct 2011

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

glow plug light on indicating a fault

slight play in steering

Fail 27 Sep 2011 143,996 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

glow plug light on indicating a fault

rear discs worn

slight play in steering

Pass 24 Sep 2010 129,428 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 121,203 miles

some play n/s/f roll bar link, o/s/r brake low reading

Pass 21 Aug 2008 117,732 miles

near side front inner drive shaft gator split.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 113,299 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 109,343 miles

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

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

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

damage n/s/rear lens

low reading o/s/rear brake and rear brake imbalance 23 percent

wear and corrosion rear discs

wear front discs

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 VBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VBN, 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 VBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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