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WV51 XUN

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

218,983 mi
Last recorded218,983 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 218,983 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner valance corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 218,968 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S,N/S CHASSIS HOLED & CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT & REAR SILLS HOLED & CORRODED INNER & OUTER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner valance corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 209,890 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 209,890 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S,N/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired CROSS MEMBER, welding incomplete (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 203,856 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S,N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 203,856 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S,N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 202,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 202,369 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 201,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S,N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 201,331 miles

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel O/S,N/S (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S,N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 199,321 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central cv gatter spilt ns

Pass 27 Mar 2018 197,340 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 197,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front & rear outer sill holed & corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 194,814 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 194,814 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 189,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 186,338 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 186,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 182,705 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 182,705 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 17,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 165,833 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 165,833 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 145,879 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 145,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 150,790 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 150,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 142,824 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 134,560 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 134,560 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 127,226 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOAD RATING LOWER THAN THE REST FITTED TO VAN, OSR 96/98S REST 102/104R REAR LOAD TESTED AT LOWER RATING

Pass 13 Mar 2006 119,449 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 119,449 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 XUN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 WV51 XUN, 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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WV51 XUN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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