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CN51 HFT

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

160,825 mi
Last recorded160,825 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 HFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2016 160,825 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exh pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split on ends

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

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

Rear crossmember corroded

exh heat shield loose

Pass 5 Nov 2015 150,067 miles

exhaust heat shield insicure.

front number plate cracked. rear number plate stained.

light lenses cracked.

o/s/f outer sill corroded.

o/s/n/s outer sills and inner sills rusty.

o/s/n/s/r brake discs slightly scored.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 150,048 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

exhaust heat shield insicure.

front number plate cracked. rear number plate stained.

light lenses cracked.

o/s/f outer sill corroded.

o/s/n/s outer sills and inner sills rusty.

o/s/n/s/r brake discs slightly scored.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 140,293 miles

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

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

n\s outer to inner sill corroded

rear number plate stained

Fail 29 Oct 2014 140,293 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

n\s outer to inner sill corroded

rear number plate stained

Pass 1 Nov 2013 131,660 miles

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

some travel in hand brake

Fail 31 Oct 2013 131,660 miles

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

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

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

o\s\n\s\r shock absorber covers corroded

some travel in hand brake

Pass 16 Oct 2012 120,575 miles

exhaust heat shield loose.

o/s/r shock absorber rusty.

slight blow on exhaust system.

slight play in steering arms.

Fail 16 Oct 2012 120,575 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose.

o/s/r shock absorber rusty.

slight blow on exhaust system.

slight play in steering arms.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 109,150 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2010 100,522 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 91,215 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 91,215 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 83,611 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 83,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 75,256 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 75,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 65,469 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 53,742 miles

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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CN51 HFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CN51 HFT, 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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CN51 HFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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