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RO51 UUM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,077 mi
Last recorded86,077 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 UUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 86,077 miles

Nearside Outer cv boot loose

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low and nailed

Offside Outer sill heavily corroded/holed

front to rear brake pipes corroding

service brake only 50% efficient

underbody corroding in several areas

Fail 24 Oct 2017 86,023 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer cv boot loose

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low and nailed

Offside Outer sill heavily corroded/holed

front to rear brake pipes corroding

service brake only 50% efficient

underbody corroding in several areas

Pass 2 Nov 2016 82,674 miles

play in inner rack joints

Fail 31 Oct 2016 82,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

play in inner rack joints

Pass 18 Nov 2015 79,843 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2015 79,822 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2014 77,002 miles

o/s/f tyrewearing inner edge

o/s/r shocker dust cover corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2014 77,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyrewearing inner edge

o/s/r shocker dust cover corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 74,247 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 74,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rack ends slight wear

various hose ferrules corroded

various p/sa pipes corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 71,073 miles

n/s/r tyre very low

rear disc very poor

Fail 10 Nov 2012 71,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre very low

rear disc very poor

Pass 5 Nov 2011 67,191 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 67,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Nov 2010 63,257 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 58,611 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 58,607 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

various pipes rusty side repeaters pale

Pass 30 Oct 2009 58,607 miles

various pipes rusty side repeaters pale

Pass 29 Oct 2008 54,432 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 50,266 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 50,266 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 45,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2005 39,707 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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RO51 UUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RO51 UUM, 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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What year was RO51 UUM registered?

RO51 UUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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