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SM51 FVB

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,400 mi
Last recorded137,400 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 FVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 137,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 137,121 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 137,121 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Bok (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 150,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside inner sills arte slightly corroded and have weld repairs

Pass 29 Apr 2016 149,126 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 147,486 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 147,480 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 134,357 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2014 134,316 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 125,320 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2013 125,129 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 115,347 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

both inner c.v gaiter slight

Pass 20 Jan 2011 103,615 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 93,905 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 80,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 72,678 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 64,408 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 64,360 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parts of exhaust and clamps corroded and in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2005 54,645 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 54,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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SM51 FVB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM51 FVB, 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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SM51 FVB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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