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BG51 JTU

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

297,303 mi
Last recorded297,303 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 JTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 297,303 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake imbalance high for vehicle 24%

n/s/r light lens cracked

vehicle white smoke

Fail 23 Mar 2009 297,303 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake imbalance high for vehicle 24%

n/s/r light lens cracked

vehicle white smoke

Pass 21 Mar 2009 297,287 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 297,287 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

bottom engine mounting loose

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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BG51 JTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BG51 JTU, 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 BG51 JTU registered?

BG51 JTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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