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BO51 JWY

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,360 mi
Last recorded112,360 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 JWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 112,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

body rust

Pass 22 Sep 2020 105,373 miles

body corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 100,641 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 100,641 miles

Emissions not tested MISSING (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 92,632 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 86,076 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 82,783 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,904 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 78,904 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 74,954 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 74,954 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,277 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 70,251 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 66,546 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,140 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,282 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 55,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 49,297 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,680 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,416 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 30,776 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 JWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JWY, 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 JWY registered?

BO51 JWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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