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RO51 UUT

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,945 mi
Last recorded86,945 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 UUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 86,945 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 86,944 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 79,255 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 79,253 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 68,738 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside headlamp glass chipped

rear wipper blade split

Pass 15 Jul 2008 68,738 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside headlamp glass chipped

rear wipper blade split

Pass 10 Jul 2007 60,679 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front headlamp chipped

offside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2007 60,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front indicator lens cracked

offside frpnt headlamp chipped

Fail 17 Jul 2006 50,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

front no. plate cracked but digits not distorted

power steering rack has slight knock on full lock but no play is evident

slight play in steering column lower universal joint

Pass 17 Jul 2006 50,991 miles

front no. plate cracked but digits not distorted

power steering rack has slight knock on full lock but no play is evident

slight play in steering column lower universal joint

Pass 1 Aug 2005 41,315 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 UUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UUT, 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 UUT registered?

RO51 UUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RO51 UUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 UUT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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