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RO51 UWX

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,227 mi
Last recorded122,227 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 UWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 122,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wipers detoriating

offside front calipier slight movement

Fail 12 Sep 2014 122,227 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front wipers detoriating

offside front calipier slight movement

Pass 30 Aug 2013 116,629 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 116,629 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 106,485 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 106,034 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 95,895 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 95,895 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

N/F/INNER DRIVE SHAFT GATOR SPLIT

Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,339 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 82,339 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 66,845 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 66,845 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 60,451 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 52,256 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 45,600 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 45,600 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 39,846 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 UWX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 UWX, 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 UWX registered?

RO51 UWX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is RO51 UWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 UWX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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