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BO51 JSY

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,576 mi
Last recorded144,576 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 JSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 144,576 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 141,295 miles

n/s inner and outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

o/s inner and outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 12 Oct 2013 130,757 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 130,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 124,713 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 124,713 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 116,429 miles

minor door mirror cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2010 107,349 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 101,318 miles

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

offside front door minor cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2008 93,802 miles

centre exhaust minor leak

o/s.f mirror minor crack

Fail 31 Aug 2007 86,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 86,311 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 73,950 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 73,950 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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BO51 JSY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BO51 JSY, 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 BO51 JSY registered?

BO51 JSY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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