MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front x member. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS (3.5.1i)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
os , ns inner cv boots split
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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
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
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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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