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DG51 HVD

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,410 mi
Last recorded123,410 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 HVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 123,410 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 128,722 miles

all brake disks corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2012 128,722 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all brake disks corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2011 128,000 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 114,511 miles

Both inner CV gaiters adrift.

Front exhaust bracket slightly loose.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 101,295 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 98,325 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 98,319 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 84,963 miles

RIGHT INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITER SPLIT SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

Pass 21 Dec 2006 69,444 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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DG51 HVD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG51 HVD, 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 DG51 HVD registered?

DG51 HVD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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