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CN51 XBJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,747 mi
Last recorded128,747 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 128,747 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 113,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 113,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 100,120 miles

Both inner cv boots split.

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

Offside front tyre worn on both edges.

Slight play in nearside track rod.

Fail 2 Oct 2009 100,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both inner cv boots split.

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

Offside front tyre worn on both edges.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in nearside track rod.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 92,143 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 91,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 77,440 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Oct 2007 77,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Oct 2006 63,105 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 52,362 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 52,307 miles

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

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

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 XBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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