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WX51 ETL

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

82,415 mi
Last recorded82,415 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 ETL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 82,415 miles

Both front tyres cracking on sidewall

NS & OS Side sill panels and out riggers holed & corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 82,411 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres cracking on sidewall

NS & OS Side sill panels and out riggers holed & corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,322 miles

Welded area heavily under coated

both wiper blades slightly smeary

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Fail 4 Apr 2017 80,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

both wiper blades slightly smeary

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,462 miles

Light corrosion to PAS pipes

NS Front & rear tyres cracking

Fail 31 Mar 2016 77,460 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out rigger - marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

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

Light corrosion to PAS pipes

NS Front & rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2015 74,962 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 74,914 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

heavy corrosion starting on door bottoms outer and under body sill sections and wheel arches

offside rear tyre flat spot in tyre tread!

Pass 14 Nov 2013 73,220 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 73,220 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 71,323 miles

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

corrsion starting to offside and nearside inner and outer sill sections' offside and nearside door bottoms' offside and nearside front wheel arches!

Fail 5 Nov 2012 71,323 miles

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

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

corrsion starting to offside and nearside inner and outer sill sections' offside and nearside door bottoms' offside and nearside front wheel arches!

Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,293 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 65,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 58,864 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 58,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 53,761 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,295 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

all rear seats removed seat belts not tested please check out if seats are refitted

o/s wiper blade slightly split

Pass 5 Nov 2007 44,806 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 44,806 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside headlamp has condensation

nearside headlamp lens chipped

Pass 14 Nov 2006 43,927 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust section poor

Pass 28 Nov 2005 42,275 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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WX51 ETL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WX51 ETL, 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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WX51 ETL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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