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MU51 WBG

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,454 mi
Last recorded142,454 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 WBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 142,454 miles

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

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

corrosion to under vehicle

Fail 11 Feb 2012 142,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to under vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2011 136,092 miles

corrosion to rear brake disc's

corrosion to sills

corrosion to under vehicle

Fail 19 Feb 2011 136,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to rear brake disc's

corrosion to sills

corrosion to under vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2009 132,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front chassis corroded

nearside front inner cv boot split

offside headlight chipped

offside inner cv boot deteriorated

rear valance corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in various areas

Pass 4 Dec 2008 128,269 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both sides rear valance corroded

nearside and offside inner cv boots cracking

offside headlight chipped

under side of vehicle corroded various areas

Pass 22 Nov 2007 124,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside headlight chipped

Fail 14 Nov 2006 117,242 miles

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

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

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

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

offside headlight chipped

Pass 14 Nov 2006 117,242 miles

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

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

offside headlight chipped

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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MU51 WBG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 MU51 WBG, 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 MU51 WBG registered?

MU51 WBG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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