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VE51 ZXM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

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

RegistrationVE51 ZXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018

Nearside Front advise nderside corrosion

Nearside advise number plate light not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front advsise underside corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside advise corrosion at outer sill

Fail 25 Jul 2018

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front advise nderside corrosion

Nearside advise number plate light not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front advsise underside corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside advise corrosion at outer sill

Pass 31 Jul 2017 155,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm joint has slight play

Nearside Front lower of door corroded

Nearside Rear lower arm mounting slightly corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Rear vallance corroded

filler hose cover corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front lower of door corroded

Nearside Rear lower arm mounting slightly corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Rear vallance corroded

filler hose cover corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 148,945 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 148,874 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired strut top no movement (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front outer sill excessive corroded not with in 30cm of suspension

Pass 28 Jul 2015 139,046 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 139,045 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 133,241 miles

rear tyres load rating not suitable for axle maximum weight

sun visor fitted but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 4 Oct 2014 133,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres load rating not suitable for axle maximum weight

sun visor fitted but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 8 Oct 2013 122,886 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 110,384 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 102,936 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 95,857 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 95,857 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 88,171 miles

Nearside rear wheel rim damaged

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

Offside inner cv gaitor split

Fail 2 Oct 2009

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 78,985 miles

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 70,050 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

grease weeping from nearside cv boot housing

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2006 62,672 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 55,989 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 55,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

(!) warning light on dash

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre left seatbelt twisted

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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VE51 ZXM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 VE51 ZXM, 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 VE51 ZXM registered?

VE51 ZXM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is VE51 ZXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE51 ZXM shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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