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PB51 KTB

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests29 (14 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate48.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB51 KTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 15 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020
Fail 14 Mar 2020

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 177,391 miles

Exhaust system corroded and thin

Nearside rear footbrake reading slightly low

Fail 1 Mar 2019 167,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system corroded and thin

Fail 22 Nov 2018 167,384 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All of them (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blades are worn out

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 167,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All of them (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blades are worn out

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 164,533 miles

Offside rear service brake efficiency is a little poor

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wiper blades are worn out

Fail 27 Nov 2017 164,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear service brake efficiency is a little poor

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wiper blades are worn out

Pass 26 Oct 2016 160,607 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 160,594 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 150,381 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 150,381 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 144,128 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 144,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 136,967 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 136,967 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 128,711 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 12 Sep 2012 128,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Sep 2011 121,812 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 115,325 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 115,325 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 106,297 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 106,297 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 92,735 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 92,735 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 81,011 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 80,992 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 62,284 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 62,284 miles

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

FRONT OFFSIDE,REAR O/S,O/S CENTRE SEATS FITTED ONLY.HAND BRAKE LEVER CLOSE TOO SEAT ADJUSTERS.

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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PB51 KTB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.

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 PB51 KTB, 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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PB51 KTB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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