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BJZ 6356

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

172,381 mi
Last recorded172,381 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 6356
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 172,381 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front of nearside outter sill corroded through,does not meet fail critera

other corrosion in underside of vehicle,not excessive enough to fail

some corrosion in all metal brake pipes,not excessive enough to fail

Fail 9 Jan 2014 172,370 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

front of nearside outter sill corroded through,does not meet fail critera

other corrosion in underside of vehicle,not excessive enough to fail

some corrosion in all metal brake pipes,not excessive enough to fail

Fail 10 Dec 2013 172,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front outter sill corroded through but does not meet fail critera

some other corrosion in underside of vehicle,but not excessive enough to fail

Pass 17 Dec 2012 164,172 miles

17% unbalance in front brakes

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion in underside of vehicle,but not excessive

glow plug warning light stays on

offside outter parking brake cable split

small corroded through in front of offside outter sill,does not meet fail critera

some corrosion in all metal brake pipes ,not excessive

steering lock is not working

Fail 17 Dec 2012 164,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

17% unbalance in front brakes

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion in underside of vehicle,but not excessive

glow plug warning light stays on

offside outter parking brake cable split

small corroded through in front of offside outter sill,does not meet fail critera

some corrosion in all metal brake pipes ,not excessive

steering lock is not working

Fail 22 Nov 2012 163,813 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

glow plug warning light stays on

offside parking brake cable split

rear shockabsorber dust cover corroded through,both sides of vehicle

some corrosion all rear metal brake pipes ,not excessive enough to fail

steering lock not working

Fail 28 Nov 2011 158,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front inner c.v boots adrift

Pass 28 Nov 2011 158,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front inner c.v boots adrift

Pass 23 Dec 2010 150,476 miles

advise body and chassis starting to show signs of corrosion but not holed yet

advise nearside front inner cv boot split

advise offside front inner cv boot split

advise slightly advanced lift on hand brake

Fail 22 Dec 2010 150,476 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise body and chassis starting to show signs of corrosion but not holed yet

advise nearside front inner cv boot split

advise offside front inner cv boot split

advise slightly advanced lift on hand brake

Pass 3 Nov 2009 142,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 142,705 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BJZ 6356 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 BJZ 6356, 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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BJZ 6356 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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