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BO51 JXD

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,940 mi
Last recorded171,940 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 171,940 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both sills corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2014 171,934 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both sills corroded

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

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 164,983 miles

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

corrosion to rear chassis / crossmember

Fail 26 Jun 2013 164,976 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to rear chassis / crossmember

Pass 28 Jun 2012 160,918 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 160,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 152,012 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 152,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 141,391 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre wall has minor cut but not deep enough to expose cord

rear chassis corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2010 141,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre wall has minor cut but not deep enough to expose cord

rear chassis corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2009 125,110 miles

front bumper damaged

o/s windscrean weather strip missing

Fail 2 Jul 2009 125,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front bumper damaged

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s windscrean weather strip missing

Pass 9 Jul 2008 103,432 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 103,426 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 83,363 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 83,363 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 68,100 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 68,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

driver seat cousin split and is falling apart

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 JXD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BO51 JXD, 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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BO51 JXD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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