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WK51 DXT

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,754 mi
Last recorded111,754 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 DXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 111,754 miles

o/s/f door inner panel missing

rear panel corrode and holed but not within 30cm of any mounts

rear suspension corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 111,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

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

o/s/f door inner panel missing

rear panel corrode and holed but not within 30cm of any mounts

rear suspension corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2013 111,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 103,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

O/s/r outside door handle broken

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

Oil leak

Rear lower valance & chassis corroded

Under body rusty all areas

Fail 23 Oct 2012 103,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

O/s/r outside door handle broken

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

Oil leak

Rear lower valance & chassis corroded

Under body rusty all areas

Pass 28 Oct 2011 96,806 miles

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear valance corroded

under body rusty all areas

Fail 21 Oct 2011 96,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r & n/s/r brake disc's worn

rear valance corroded

under body rusty all areas

n/s/f & o/s/f brake disc's worn

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 19 Oct 2010 88,962 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f & o/s/f brake disc's worn

o/s/f inner drive boot split

Pass 13 Oct 2009 79,773 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f inner drive boot split in half

Fail 12 Oct 2009 79,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f inner drive boot split in half

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 9 Oct 2008 69,848 miles

n/s/f inner drive boot split

o/s/f inn er drive boot split

rear number plate deteriating

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 9 Oct 2008 69,842 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f inner drive boot split

o/s/f inn er drive boot split

rear number plate deteriating

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 9 Oct 2007 61,529 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 51,731 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake flexi deterioating

Pass 10 Oct 2005 42,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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WK51 DXT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WK51 DXT, 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 WK51 DXT registered?

WK51 DXT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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