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WV51 RBF

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,364 mi
Last recorded222,364 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 RBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 222,364 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 222,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 170,812 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 121,188 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007
Fail 24 Apr 2007

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

rear brake readings low and slow to operate, recomend further inspection - neaerside inner cv boot badly split - squeking from suspension/steering on full drop?

Pass 24 Apr 2006 108,035 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

windscreen chipped near to legal limit

Pass 20 Apr 2005 101,945 miles

TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED ,DOES SEAL

WIPER BLADES POOR

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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WV51 RBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV51 RBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV51 RBF registered?

WV51 RBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WV51 RBF safe to buy?

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