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PK51 ZHZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,669 mi
Last recorded148,669 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 ZHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 148,669 miles

advise n/s/f tyre near limit of 1.6mm within 3/4 tread breadth

advise new brake discs and pads been fitted to o/s n/s rear

advise o/s n/s inner sills corroded but not excessive

advise o/s outer sill been welded

advise o/s/f wheel arch (wing) been repaired with gaitor tape

advise rear n0 plate starting to deface

Fail 22 Oct 2015 148,549 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 133,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cover for fuel tank hose badley holed under side n/s/r

slight wear out with 3/4 tread breadth o/s/f n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2013 123,449 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 121,827 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 118,928 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 115,076 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 110,727 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 106,674 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 95,450 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 95,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 82,851 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 13,200 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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PK51 ZHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PK51 ZHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK51 ZHZ registered?

PK51 ZHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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The MOT history for PK51 ZHZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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