MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
front number plate can be read
n/s and o/s has corrosion holes not within priscribed area
o/s/r and n/s/r has corrosion hole under boot panal not within priscribed area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
front number plate can be read
n/s and o/s has corrosion holes not within priscribed area
o/s/r and n/s/r has corrosion hole under boot panal not within priscribed area
Both Nearside and offside bodyseal corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake discs in poor condition
O/S/F inner sill holed but not within prescribed area
oth Front inner cv boots split
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake discs in poor condition
O/S/F inner sill holed but not within prescribed area
oth Front inner cv boots split
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f and n/s/f inner cv gaitors split
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front metal brake pipes to front hoses corroded slightly.
handbrake warning light on all the time.
steering rack has slight play in inner joints.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY51 CJE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 CJE, 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 CJE registered?
AY51 CJE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 October 2001.
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