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AY51 CHX

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,648 mi
Last recorded159,648 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 CHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 159,648 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 138,264 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 138,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 124,649 miles

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 117,964 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006
Pass 13 Sep 2005 90,377 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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AY51 CHX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY51 CHX, 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 AY51 CHX registered?

AY51 CHX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is AY51 CHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 CHX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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