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SV51 PUU

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 PUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012

195 size tyres on fronts and 185s on rears.

Offside front anti-roll bar link has slight wear/play in balljoint.

Offside steering track rod end balljoint has slight wear/play.

Rear chassis crossmember is becoming qiute corroded and may require repairs for next MOT.

Slight vibration from offside front brake on test rollers.

Fail 28 Dec 2011

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

195 size tyres on fronts and 185s on rears.

Offside steering track rod end balljoint has slight wear/play.

Rear chassis crossmember is becoming qiute corroded and may require repairs for next MOT.

Slight vibration from offside front brake on test rollers.

Pass 30 Dec 2010

Offside parking brake working slightly slower than offside.

Tyres previously advised are now fitted to rear.

offside front brake appears to have slight warp in disc ( not serious)

Fail 21 Dec 2010

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Both front tyres are worn to less than 1.6mm on inner edges, advise to have alignment checked/adjusted.

Offside parking brake working slightly slower than offside.

offside front brake appears to have slight warp in disc ( not serious)

Pass 19 Jan 2010

brake pipes some corrosion

rear brake discs corroded on inside

some corrosion to sills and underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jan 2010

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 64,526 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 64,526 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2007 49,892 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 49,875 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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SV51 PUU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SV51 PUU, 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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SV51 PUU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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