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DG51 RNU

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Cream Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

240,964 mi
Last recorded240,964 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 RNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2020 240,964 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front inner wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both outer body sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 235,605 miles

Body rust

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 206,922 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 197,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake efforts just pass mot

wings repaired with fiberglass

Fail 30 Sep 2016 197,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake efforts just pass mot

wings repaired with fiberglass

Pass 30 Oct 2015 180,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside tail light lense cracked

slight corrosion to sills

Fail 22 Oct 2015 180,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside tail light lense cracked

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 7 Oct 2014 172,776 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 166,122 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 159,136 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 152,709 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 147,348 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 140,227 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 134,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 130,273 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 125,191 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 RNU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Cream with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RNU, 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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DG51 RNU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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