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X576 LPV

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,284 mi
Last recorded139,284 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX576 LPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 139,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2014 139,172 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside and offside rear structure corroded outside the prescribed area

Pass 17 Apr 2013 133,299 miles

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

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

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

nearside lower body in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2012 131,798 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 131,798 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 129,685 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 129,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 26 Aug 2010 123,368 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

f/no/plate -poor condition

n/s/f inner d/s boot split

Pass 26 Aug 2010 123,368 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

f/no/plate -poor condition

n/s/f inner d/s boot split

Pass 27 Aug 2009 109,954 miles

o/s/ inner d/shaft boot split

Fail 27 Aug 2009 109,954 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/ inner d/shaft boot split

Pass 26 Sep 2008 97,802 miles

(6) Both inner drive shaft gaters deteriorated slightly.

(6) Offside rear tyre worn close to limit.

(6) Parking brake performance slightly low.

(7) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 92,551 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 69,218 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 57,391 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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X576 LPV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X576 LPV, 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 X576 LPV registered?

X576 LPV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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