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WR51 OVE

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,562 mi
Last recorded72,562 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 OVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 72,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise front jacking points rusty

underbody is in a rusty condition

Fail 24 Sep 2019 72,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s inner sill rusted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced main beam low intensity (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill rusted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front & rear pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear underbody rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to front wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2018

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to front wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017

under body & brake pipes coated

Fail 13 Jul 2017

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

under body & brake pipes coated

Pass 12 Jul 2016

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs showing corrosion to surfaces (3.5.1i)

general corrsion to vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2016

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill back (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs showing corrosion to surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 112,065 miles

rear brake disc surface corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2013 112,064 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake disc surface corrosion

water leak on engine

Pass 1 May 2009 107,252 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 107,251 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 99,224 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 99,224 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 98,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 84,265 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 84,265 miles

Offside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2006 68,432 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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WR51 OVE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WR51 OVE, 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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WR51 OVE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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