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SF51 HWK

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,348 mi
Last recorded109,348 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 HWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 109,348 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 109,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/F Disc pitted

Rear discs pitted

Pass 8 Apr 2009 98,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f windscreen wiper slightly damaged

o/s/f headlamp is slightly damaged

o/s/f inner cv gairtor burst

Fail 6 Apr 2009 98,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f windscreen wiper slightly damaged

o/s/f headlamp is slightly damaged

o/s/f inner cv gairtor burst

Pass 20 Nov 2007 81,437 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 697,984 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 50,175 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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SF51 HWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF51 HWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF51 HWK registered?

SF51 HWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is SF51 HWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 HWK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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