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DA51 OPX

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,604 mi
Last recorded186,604 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 OPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 186,604 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 180,638 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 168,797 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 156,210 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 139,915 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 123,124 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 273,555 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 256,644 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 232,725 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 232,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 220,987 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 183,853 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 123,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise to change front number plate

front and rear brake discs wearing

front wipers splitting

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Aug 2008 123,126 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise to change front number plate

front and rear brake discs wearing

front wipers splitting

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2007 119,679 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 119,679 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2006 72,719 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 28,030 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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DA51 OPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DA51 OPX, 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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What year was DA51 OPX registered?

DA51 OPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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