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CN51 XAT

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,091 mi
Last recorded161,091 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 XAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 161,091 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 161,089 miles

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

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 Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 143,303 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 129,716 miles

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

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

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

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

wiper blades splitting

Fail 22 May 2010 118,862 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear shock absorbers protective covers missing

signs of fuel leak on engine

Pass 22 May 2010 118,862 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear shock absorbers protective covers missing

signs of fuel leak on engine

Pass 19 Nov 2008

o/s inner cv boot split

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Nov 2008

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s inner cv boot split

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2006 99,688 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 99,551 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

offside inner c.v.boot split

Pass 24 Oct 2005 880,024 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber covers corroded

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 XAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 XAT, 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 XAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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