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CN51 XAS

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,413 mi
Last recorded110,413 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 XAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 110,413 miles

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

vehicle undersealed

Fail 14 Jul 2023 110,413 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

vehicle undersealed

Fail 29 Jun 2023 110,349 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 29 Jun 2022 108,520 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jun 2022 108,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength RIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength RIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 106,027 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round, and ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users rpm limited so low reading given but smoke still visible (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play also inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arms box section, front upper arch top strut area, rear upper spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine mounts worn

heavy corrosion underside vehicle - sills, arches, suspension components, chassis rails,

multiple welding repairs carried out underneath, also heavily undersealed

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2020 104,258 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users on first 3 revs (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine mount play

oil leak

vehicle corroded underside, front arches rear lower arm box sections - also undersealed heavily.

Fail 30 Jul 2020 104,258 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users on first 3 revs (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine mount play

oil leak

vehicle corroded underside, front arches rear lower arm box sections - also undersealed heavily.

Pass 20 Sep 2019 98,824 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undercarriage and componants undersealed not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Sep 2019 98,824 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undercarriage and componants undersealed not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Jul 2019 98,751 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount completely missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section across length of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 97,342 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2017

both rear steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2016 82,784 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 77,269 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 66,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

corrosion on rear crossmamber

Pass 7 Jan 2013 60,437 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 47,516 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,114 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 37,831 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,167 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 33,409 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,409 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 XAS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CN51 XAS, 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 XAS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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