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DF51 HRX

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,233 mi
Last recorded144,233 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 HRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 144,233 miles

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

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

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

both chassis rails corroded

both front and rear discs corroded and worn

both inner cv boots split

nearside front anti-roll bar upper drop link grease boot split

offside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded and insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2011 138,239 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 138,239 miles

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

both front driveshafts-inner c v boots split

front and rear chassis started to corrode

front and rear discs worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded-just passable

offside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded and insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2010 127,775 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

nearside front anti-roll bar upper drop link grease boot split

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter insecure and offside inner split

Fail 19 Feb 2010 127,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

nearside front anti-roll bar upper drop link grease boot split

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter insecure and offside inner split

Pass 28 Feb 2009 118,512 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 118,512 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front anti-roll bar upper drop link grease boot split

nearside wiper blade split

offside inner cv boot split

Pass 19 Feb 2008 108,583 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 95,632 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 88,478 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f indicator faded

n/s/r tyre low on edges and worn on inner edge

stone chip in screen

Fail 28 Jan 2006 88,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f indicator faded

n/s/r tyre tread low and worn on inner edge

stone chip in windscreen

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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DF51 HRX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 110,245 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 DF51 HRX, 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 24 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 DF51 HRX registered?

DF51 HRX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is DF51 HRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF51 HRX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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