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SV51 UZX

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,713 mi
Last recorded81,713 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 UZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2011 81,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 81,713 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 76,609 miles

Front number plate slightly loose

Heater plug light on at beginning of test

Offside front seat belt mounting prescribed area corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Offside rear brake hose end starting to corrode

Rear brake discs seriously corroded and pitted but not considered to be seriously weakend at time of test

This vehicle is showing signs of corrosion on body, chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 29 Jul 2009 70,424 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wipers inoperative & split

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2009 70,424 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both outer sills starting to corrode

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wipers inoperative & split

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2008 65,227 miles

both front brake disc's starting to corrode/pitt on inside face

both wiper blades starting to split

outer & inner sills starting to corrode

surface corrosion on outer face of rear brake dics's

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2008 65,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake disc's starting to corrode/pitt on inside face

both wiper blades starting to split

nearside front tyre getting low

outer & inner sills starting to corrode

surface corrosion on outer face of rear brake dics's

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2007 54,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 54,922 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 46,070 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 UZX 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 SV51 UZX, 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 UZX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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