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OY51 XOZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,123 mi
Last recorded105,123 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 XOZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 105,123 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 89,503 miles

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

both steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

glow plug warning light on

lower rear engine mount slightly deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

n/s rear tyre slightly deteriorated

n/s rear view mirror slightly damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2013 78,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

glow plug warning light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

lower rear engine mount slightly deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

n/s rear tyre slightly deteriorated

n/s rear view mirror slightly damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,893 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear discs pitted

both rear sliding doors dont open

general underbody corrosion

n/s rear tyre detoriated

rear tail pipe corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2012 71,893 miles

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear discs pitted

both rear sliding doors dont open

general underbody corrosion

n/s rear tyre detoriated

rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside fron and nearside rear tyres deteriorating on outer side walls

nearside front inner c v boot split

steering rack showing wear

Fail 9 Aug 2011 71,769 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heatshield on centre silencer insecure

front brake discs showing wear

glow plug light on dash

nearside fron and nearside rear tyres deteriorating on outer side walls

nearside front inner c v boot split

steering rack showing wear

Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,745 miles

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

front brake pad sensor wires not connected

nearside and offside inner c v boots split

Fail 18 Mar 2010 70,745 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

front brake pad sensor wires not connected

nearside and offside inner c v boots split

Pass 24 Mar 2009 68,431 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 68,431 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 61,762 miles

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

offside inner cv boot adrift, [clip missing]. 2,offside rear handbrake effort reading low.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 57,157 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 50,555 miles

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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OY51 XOZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OY51 XOZ, 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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OY51 XOZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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