MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,656 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
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
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.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
glow plug light on indicating a fault
slight play in steering
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
some play n/s/f roll bar link, o/s/r brake low reading
near side front inner drive shaft gator split.
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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