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WX51 ETV

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,031 mi
Last recorded130,031 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 ETV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 130,031 miles

O/s and n/s rear crossmember corroded outside prescribed area

O/s and n/s sills,inner sills and chassis corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 130,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

O/s and n/s rear crossmember corroded outside prescribed area

O/s and n/s sills,inner sills and chassis corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2016 121,552 miles

O/s and n/s sills and inner sills corroded

O/s/r and n/s/r crossmember corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

body work corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2016 121,552 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

O/s and n/s sills and inner sills corroded

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

body work corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 114,437 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 106,530 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 97,648 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 91,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 91,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 78,494 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 68,173 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 61,959 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 48,741 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,160 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 17,461 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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WX51 ETV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WX51 ETV, 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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What year was WX51 ETV registered?

WX51 ETV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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