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WJ51 KOU

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

154,165 mi
Last recorded154,165 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 KOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2019 154,165 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 152,677 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 152,665 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 150,219 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 150,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 144,782 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 214,810 miles

chassis getting rusty

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

body getting rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2013 214,810 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

body getting rusty

chassis getting rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2012 210,611 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 210,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 207,633 miles

glow plug light on

metal brake pipes rusty

nearside inner cv boot split

nearside steering rack end has play

Fail 13 Jul 2011 207,633 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

glow plug light on

metal brake pipes rusty

nearside inner cv boot split

nearside steering rack end has play

Pass 16 Oct 2010 185,384 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 185,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 154,354 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 154,354 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 130,745 miles

n/s and o/s inner cv boots split

Fail 10 Oct 2008 130,745 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

n/s and o/s inner cv boots split

n/s headlamp cracked but pattern ok

Pass 17 Oct 2007 88,711 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 75,815 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 74,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 58,439 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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WJ51 KOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WJ51 KOU, 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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WJ51 KOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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