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BN51 AKF

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,289 mi
Last recorded103,289 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 AKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 103,289 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front head light in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2012 95,833 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 95,833 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 89,227 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 80,725 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 75,200 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 67,352 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 59,131 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 59,131 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 50,120 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 50,120 miles

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

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

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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BN51 AKF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN51 AKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN51 AKF?

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What year was BN51 AKF registered?

BN51 AKF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BN51 AKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 AKF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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