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CN51 XCF

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,341 mi
Last recorded114,341 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 XCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 114,341 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 105,299 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 105,285 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir retaining device missing Brake reservoir to clutch, pipe not secured (3.6.A.2d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple leaks (7.1.2)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 100,662 miles

front brakes imbalanced and discs deteriorated badly, service due, glow plug light on, wiper blades torn, steering play and noise, body cprroded, exhaust deteriorated, n/s rear tyre cracking, front strut bearings stiff and noise

heavy surface corrosion to doorsteps, body, front and rear chassis, crossmembers, front pannel, sill edges, inner sills, undersills, floors, inner arches, suspension components

uneven wear to front tyres, clutch bite low

Fail 3 Oct 2014 100,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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)

front brakes imbalanced and discs deteriorated badly, service due, glow plug light on, wiper blades torn, steering play and noise, body cprroded, exhaust deteriorated, n/s rear tyre cracking, front strut bearings stiff and noise

heavy surface corrosion to doorsteps, body, front and rear chassis, crossmembers, front pannel, sill edges, inner sills, undersills, floors, inner arches, suspension components

uneven wear to front tyres, clutch bite low

Pass 18 Oct 2013 95,940 miles

heavy surface corrosion to front chassis, crossmember, sill edges, undersills, rear chassis

steering noise and rack play, body rusty, wiper blades torn, wheel nuts not visible, frotn inner c.v.boots heavy cracking, n/s rack boot heavy cracking

Fail 18 Oct 2013 95,935 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

heavy surface corrosion to front chassis, crossmember, sill edges, undersills, rear chassis

steering noise and rack play, body rusty, wiper blades torn, wheel nuts not visible, frotn inner c.v.boots heavy cracking, n/s rack boot heavy cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2012 90,838 miles

eml,rear disks det,heavily corr at subframe mountings,exh blow,o/s/f drop link play,rear chock sleaves corr,fuel filler pipe protector corr,o/s/r tyre at wear,n/s/cv boot inner cracked,minor play in drumsticks,n/s/f rack boot cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2012 90,786 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

eml,rear disks det,heavily corr at subframe mountings,exh blow,o/s/f drop link play,rear chock sleaves corr,fuel filler pipe protector corr,o/s/r tyre at wear,n/s/cv boot inner cracked,minor play in drumsticks,n/s/f rack boot cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2011 86,629 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn but not to excess

fuel filler neak cover rusted . not testable

o,s front inner c,v gator split

o,s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 13 Oct 2011 86,629 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn but not to excess

fuel filler neak cover rusted . not testable

o,s front inner c,v gator split

o,s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,112 miles

rear brakes imbalanced and ovality, o/s inner c.v.boot split, n/s rear disc pitted, o/s rear tyre uneven wear, n/s rear coil spring rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2009 75,177 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear brakes imbalanced, boot boarded, wheel nuts not visible, n/s rear discs rusty, compensator stiff

Fail 28 Oct 2009 75,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear brakes imbalanced, boot boarded, wheel nuts not visible, n/s rear discs rusty, compensator stiff

Pass 16 Oct 2008 69,100 miles

f discs worn,exhaust det,os inner cv boot split.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 69,100 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

f discs worn,exhaust det,os inner cv boot split.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 61,888 miles

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

boot floor boarded, head light images poor

hand brake imbalanced and rear brake noise, wheel nuts not visible,

Fail 17 Oct 2007 61,888 miles

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

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

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

boot floor boarded, head light images poor

hand brake imbalanced and rear brake noise, wheel nuts not visible,

Pass 13 Oct 2006 55,326 miles

see vt30

Fail 13 Oct 2006 55,324 miles

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

brake pedal soft,wheel nuts not visible,boot floor boarded,uneven wear to n/s front and rear tyres,front flexys heavy cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2005 46,785 miles

flexis booted

hand brake travel

loading bay covered

vehicle wet with rain

wear at front disks

wheel nuts not visable

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 XCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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