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SK51 OEL

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,821 mi
Last recorded168,821 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 OEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 168,821 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 137,552 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 137,500 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 107,097 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 107,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 83,912 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 83,652 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 81,021 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2006 81,021 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 338,692 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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SK51 OEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SK51 OEL, 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

How do I check the history of SK51 OEL?

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What year was SK51 OEL registered?

SK51 OEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is SK51 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 OEL shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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