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RF51 KSE

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

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

RegistrationRF51 KSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2025

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users at radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at jacking point/inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front corrosion at offside front and nearside rear mounts of front subframe

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged nearside/offside cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at towing eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front corrosion at offside front and nearside rear mounts of front subframe

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged nearside/offside cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 114,350 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose not likely to fall from vehicle (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside/offside, outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

general underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2023 114,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose not likely to fall from vehicle (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside/offside, outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

general underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2022 114,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, after join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis arm and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 112,986 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 112,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 112,844 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 112,790 miles

All brake discs corrded

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

Nearside rear tyre badly cracked/perisded

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 112,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All brake discs corrded

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

Nearside rear tyre badly cracked/perisded

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 112,633 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 112,623 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 112,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2010 110,101 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 110,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 104,821 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 100,878 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 100,872 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 91,029 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 82,976 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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RF51 KSE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RF51 KSE, 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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RF51 KSE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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