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WK51 EZH

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,018 mi
Last recorded159,018 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 EZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 159,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 159,014 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bumper chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 156,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 4 Nov 2021 153,277 miles

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 20 Oct 2020 150,090 miles

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 13 Nov 2019 146,242 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 141,847 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, unable to fully inspect due to grease (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front inner wing corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2018 141,804 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, unable to fully inspect due to grease (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 136,230 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 136,197 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 126,132 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspect leaking injector

Fail 19 Nov 2016 126,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspect leaking injector

Pass 14 Dec 2015 116,175 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 116,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis end (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded and insecure

o/s/r lamp damaged and repaired with tape, not showing white light to the rear

Pass 3 Nov 2014 111,681 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 107,041 miles

both front and the offside rear brake pipes corroding.

corrosion in - front and rear chassis both inner and outer sills.

front brake pads starting to wear low lip on discs.

glow plug / mil light on.

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge offside front wearing low.

offside rear seatbelt frayed.

stone chip in front windscreen.

Fail 28 Oct 2013 107,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front and the offside rear brake pipes corroding.

corrosion in - front and rear chassis both inner and outer sills.

front brake pads starting to wear low lip on discs.

glow plug / mil light on.

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge offside front wearing low.

offside rear seatbelt frayed.

stone chip in front windscreen.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 102,114 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 102,114 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

corrosion around - o/s/f jack point,front and o/s/r brake pipes....

wiper blades split..p.a.s.pipe chafed/has been fouling rad,couling..movement in o/s/f drag link..front brake pads wearing low..

Pass 24 Oct 2011 97,684 miles

NSR tyre perished in the sidewalls and low on tread

OSR brake pipe corroding

bonnet stay broken

both front inner cv boots split

corrosion and wear on the front brake discs - pads good

slight leak from injector area

slight movement in the OSF anti roll bar link

Fail 24 Oct 2011 97,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

NSR tyre perished in the sidewalls and low on tread

OSR brake pipe corroding

bonnet stay broken

both front inner cv boots split

corrosion and wear on the front brake discs - pads good

slight leak from injector area

slight movement in the OSF anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Oct 2010 91,666 miles

GLOW PLUG LIGHT STAYING ON..N/S/R TYRE VERY PERISHED/3.0MM..

fluffing of o/s/r seat belt..breather hose was adrift..n/s inner c.v.boot perished..o/s track rod end cover split..slight play in o/s of steering rack..light corrosion around o/s/r and front brake pipes..

very slight bind from n/s/r brake..rear shock units damp..corrosion around - front jacking points,all front subframe mounts/chassis,rear chassis/spring mounts....

Fail 11 Oct 2010 91,666 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

GLOW PLUG LIGHT STAYING ON..N/S/R TYRE VERY PERISHED/3.0MM..

fluffing of o/s/r seat belt..breather hose was adrift..n/s inner c.v.boot perished..o/s track rod end cover split..slight play in o/s of steering rack..light corrosion around o/s/r and front brake pipes..

very slight bind from n/s/r brake..rear shock units damp..corrosion around - front jacking points,all front subframe mounts/chassis,rear chassis/spring mounts....

Pass 21 Oct 2009 84,739 miles

light fluffing around o/s/r seatbelt..small cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall..corrosion around front chassis/subframe mount..corrosion around rear coil springs....

Pass 6 Oct 2008 80,082 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 74,279 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 60,558 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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WK51 EZH 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 WK51 EZH, 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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WK51 EZH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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