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R55 KOB

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,775 mi
Last recorded159,775 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 KOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 159,775 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 157,593 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 154,796 miles

Nearside Front Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 151,274 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 148,475 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 146,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (both rear ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 146,186 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (both rear ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 144,241 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 139,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis cross member badly corroded and holed

Nearside outrigger holed and corroded not with in prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis cross member corroded and holed

Offside sill holed mid point not within prescribed area

Fail 25 Jul 2019 159,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis cross member badly corroded and holed

Nearside outrigger holed and corroded not with in prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis cross member corroded and holed

Offside sill holed mid point not within prescribed area

Pass 6 Aug 2018 134,926 miles

Offside Front inner wing holed on front end

Offside sill mid point excessively corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 31 Jul 2018 134,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill on jack mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill on jack mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wing holed on front end

Offside sill mid point excessively corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 8 Aug 2017 128,250 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 128,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 123,204 miles

Rear both lower corners heavily rusted and holed

Fail 8 Aug 2016 123,202 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear both lower corners heavily rusted and holed

Pass 14 Aug 2015 117,805 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe rusty

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

Offside Rear brake pipe rusty

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

front and rear chassis has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2015 117,805 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake pipe rusty

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

Offside Rear brake pipe rusty

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

front and rear chassis has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2014 111,896 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 106,986 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 98,861 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 94,196 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 87,899 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 79,404 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 69,859 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 59,744 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,199 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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R55 KOB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R55 KOB, 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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R55 KOB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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