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WN51 FYK

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,940 mi
Last recorded175,940 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 FYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 175,940 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and rear chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both inner body panels rusty

heavy rust to underside of vehicle

offside rear tyre out of shape

windscreen scratched

Fail 18 Feb 2019 175,940 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main brake pipe from front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and rear chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both inner body panels rusty

heavy rust to underside of vehicle

offside rear tyre out of shape

windscreen scratched

Pass 26 Jan 2018 158,007 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 157,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 154,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 154,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D MOUNT (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN UNEVEN ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 149,944 miles

BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED

Fail 19 Jan 2016 149,940 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIE LEG/FLOOR AREA (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR/ JACKING POINT AREA (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT FRAME MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH AREA UNDER BONNET (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 21 Jan 2015 145,605 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 145,605 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 140,805 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 140,805 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 133,103 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 124,415 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2011 115,686 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 107,052 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 104,885 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 93,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 77,899 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 61,978 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX HOLED & BLOWING

O/S & N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSES SPLIT †

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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WN51 FYK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WN51 FYK, 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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WN51 FYK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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