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CU51 TXK

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

309,024 mi
Last recorded309,024 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 TXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 309,024 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 305,473 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 291,002 miles

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 15 Dec 2017 289,323 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 286,739 miles

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

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

welding repairs undersealed

Fail 1 Dec 2016 286,738 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

welding repairs undersealed

Pass 14 Nov 2015 283,946 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 283,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill within seatbelt (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill with seatbelt mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 280,689 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear lower panel corroded outside of perscribed area

Pass 28 Nov 2013
Fail 21 Nov 2013

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 274,452 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 256,870 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 239,115 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 239,114 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 227,275 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 227,275 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 184,055 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 184,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 157,646 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 157,646 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 129,284 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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CU51 TXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CU51 TXK, 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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CU51 TXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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