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DA51 VCW

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,273 mi
Last recorded202,273 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 VCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 202,273 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 177,266 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 143,180 miles

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2008 121,000 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 121,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 108,458 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 108,356 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 81,214 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 57,329 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 151,082 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 VCW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

DA51 VCW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is DA51 VCW safe to buy?

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