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RF51 KTG

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

267,981 mi
Last recorded267,981 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 267,981 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

nearside headlamp damaged

nearside outer sill damaged

tested in damp conditions

Fail 6 Jan 2011 267,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

nearside handbrake reading low

nearside headlamp damaged

nearside outer sill damaged

tested in damp conditions

Pass 12 Jan 2010 234,457 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bottom hosepipe bracket damaged

front pads appear low

nearside headlamp lens damaged

nearside rear tyrewearing on inner edge and outer sidewall cut and offside rear wearing on inner edge

slight vibration on front brakes

spare tyre tread low on edge

tested in damp conditions

Fail 16 Jan 2009 202,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split and perish

nearside rear hub cap missing

Pass 16 Jan 2009 202,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split and perish

nearside rear hub cap missing

Pass 28 Jan 2008 175,682 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 175,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

front pads appear low

glow plug and brake warning light on

offside inner cv boot split

Pass 16 Feb 2007 145,927 miles

rear fog light lens cracked

surface rust on exhaust

Fail 15 Feb 2007 145,779 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cuts

Pass 10 Feb 2006 112,962 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

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 KTG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KTG, 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 KTG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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