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VK51 XZR

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,514 mi
Last recorded176,514 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 XZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 176,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 176,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 165,311 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front x member. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 156,858 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 147,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 147,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 144,256 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 144,213 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 133,661 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 133,649 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc O/S/F INNER (2.5.C.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 128,339 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 128,312 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near sub frame mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near sub frame mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Steering retaining device insecure will not lock when key removed. (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 112,041 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 112,041 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 107,230 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 107,230 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 97,839 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 94,086 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 94,081 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 84,458 miles

os , ns inner cv boots split

Pass 29 Oct 2010 76,986 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 68,523 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 63,526 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 63,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brakes binding 23/24%

o/s rear shock absorber shroud rotted away

Pass 8 Nov 2007 56,645 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades deteriating

Pass 18 Nov 2006 49,973 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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VK51 XZR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK51 XZR, 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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VK51 XZR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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