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WR51 OWP

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

208,653 mi
Last recorded208,653 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 OWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 208,653 miles

both front inner rack ends have slight play

rear brake discs deteriated/poor pad contact

rear brake fluctuation 20%

Fail 20 Dec 2018 208,524 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both front inner rack ends have slight play

rear brake discs deteriated/poor pad contact

rear brake fluctuation 20%

Pass 29 Dec 2017 203,764 miles

both front inner rack ends have slight play

o/s/f side re peater discoloured

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 3 Jan 2017 196,346 miles

front inner rack ends have slight play

Fail 29 Dec 2016 196,320 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f chassis (mount area) (6.1.B.2)

front inner rack ends have slight play

Pass 4 Dec 2015 185,309 miles

both front inner steering rack joints have play

o/s/f side reapter slightly discoloured

rear brake imbalance

rear discs deteriated

Pass 5 Dec 2014 175,662 miles

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

both front inner rack ends have play

front exhaust rubber slightly deteriated

Fail 27 Nov 2014 175,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front inner rack ends have play

front exhaust rubber slightly deteriated

Pass 3 Dec 2013 165,465 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front side repeaters slightly discoloured

front exhaust rubber detriated

n/s/f inner rack has slight play

Pass 11 Dec 2012 157,900 miles

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

o/s front exhaust rubber deteriated

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

Fail 11 Dec 2012 157,900 miles

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

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

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

o/s front exhaust rubber deteriated

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2011 144,984 miles

front exhaust rubber slightly deteriated

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2010 131,705 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front inner steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2009 122,938 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 114,751 miles

advisorys attatched

Pass 7 Nov 2007 105,313 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 91,164 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 91,164 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 73,025 miles

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

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

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 OWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WR51 OWP, 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 OWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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