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SF51 PWL

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,533 mi
Last recorded140,533 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 140,533 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 108,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

center exhaust clamp insecure

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2012 106,213 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 106,213 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 105,046 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 105,046 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exaust rubber missing

Pass 28 Jan 2010 103,175 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 103,175 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 101,027 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 97,546 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 97,541 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 30,721 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 PWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PWL, 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 SF51 PWL registered?

SF51 PWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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