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MK51 FZU

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,893 mi
Last recorded144,893 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 FZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 144,893 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 144,893 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 134,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 133,778 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch hold at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald inner and cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL HOLD (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH FRONT CHASSES OUTER RAILS CORRODED / HOLD (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS HOLD (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front inner wings corrodeing

fropnt disc corroded and worn

headlight leveling device inop

Pass 5 Mar 2018 128,682 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to flexys corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front plastic inner wing damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn uneven very low inner edge

both rear tyres worn uneven very low inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2018 128,674 miles

Fuel system component leaking at front engine (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing hold at front mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill hold (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stops when main beam operated (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with dip beam (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing hold at front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect very low odd patt condensation in light (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill hold several places front and mid (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working high level light only one bulb working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to flexys corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front plastic inner wing damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn uneven very low inner edge

both rear tyres worn uneven very low inner edge

n/s outer sill corroded and both inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 125,374 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 125,374 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 123,583 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger missing

Fail 9 Mar 2016 123,583 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 11 Mar 2015 118,854 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 118,842 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 114,026 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 113,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 99,173 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 99,163 miles

Centre Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 100,184 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE, JUST LEGAL

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Feb 2012 89,136 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 89,136 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 81,008 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 81,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 71,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 71,059 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 63,428 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 63,425 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 557,605 miles

n/s front ytre has cut on outer wall

Pass 23 Feb 2007 48,816 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 48,813 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s front door mirror missing

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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MK51 FZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MK51 FZU, 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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MK51 FZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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