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PF51 KDO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,605 mi
Last recorded147,605 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 KDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 147,605 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber attachment 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Metal dust cover corroded off (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wing slight corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Metal dust cover corroded off (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 143,520 miles

All brake disks corroded

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 143,520 miles

All brake disks corroded

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 143,514 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine not tested due to broken exhaust (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken off behind silencer (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush inner d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play n/s inner rack joint

Pass 19 Aug 2014 136,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

rear exhaust pipe cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2014 136,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

rear exhaust pipe cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2013 125,545 miles

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

both rear shock absorber outer caseings corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 125,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear shock absorber outer casesing corroded

front brakes binding slghtly

Pass 24 Jan 2012 118,532 miles

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

rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2012 118,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 111,061 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 111,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2009 99,928 miles

both front flexi brake hoses badly perished

o/s/r tyre well worn on inner edge 195/70/15c

wiper blades poor

Pass 17 Dec 2008 85,466 miles

front and rear number plates discoloured

Pass 14 Dec 2007 70,242 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 56,110 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 41,304 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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PF51 KDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PF51 KDO, 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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PF51 KDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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