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MK51 FZV

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Beige Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

186,750 mi
Last recorded186,750 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 FZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 186,750 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 186,720 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 184,293 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 182,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 177,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 172,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

sidewall of offside front tyre is perished

Pass 19 Feb 2013 171,513 miles

Both side rear tyres worn

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s brake caliper slider gaitor split

Fail 8 Feb 2013 171,513 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Both side rear tyres worn

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s brake caliper slider gaitor split

Pass 15 Sep 2012 167,715 miles

Both front headlamps have poor image patterns.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut.

Slight play evident in both sides front suspension/steering.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 167,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Both front headlamps have poor image patterns.

Nearside front outer cv boot has small pin hole leaking grease slightly.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut.

Slight play evident in both sides front suspension/steering.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 127,646 miles

Both inner cv boots split

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

headlight beam pattern poor

Fail 12 Sep 2011 127,643 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Both inner cv boots split

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

headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 13 Sep 2010 105,127 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 85,717 miles

o/s inner drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 2 Sep 2008 77,691 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 71,123 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2007 71,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

nail in n/s r tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2006 48,737 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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rear brake effort 50 percent advise

Pass 12 Sep 2005 31,154 miles

osf tyre worn to approx 3mm

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 FZV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Beige with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MK51 FZV, 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 FZV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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