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EJ51 JVM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,132 mi
Last recorded82,132 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 JVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2014 82,132 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

bulb behind odometer display inop

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to floor and chassis in various places

nearside rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges exposed

rear valance at both sides corroded but not structural to vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2013 77,189 miles

corroded hole in rear section of nearside front inner wing, not affecting vehicle structure.

dirt shield corroded on nearside rear shock absorber.

large amount of free travel on brake pedal.

slight play in both front inner anti-roll bar bushes.

small cracks in windscreen at both sides.

small holes in both outer sills and rear valance behind rear bumper, not affecting vehicle structure.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

surface corrosion on floor, chassis and both outer sills in various places.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 77,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

corroded hole in rear section of nearside front inner wing, not affecting vehicle structure.

dirt shield corroded on nearside rear shock absorber.

large amount of free travel on brake pedal.

slight play in both front inner anti-roll bar bushes.

small cracks in windscreen at both sides.

small holes in both outer sills and rear valance behind rear bumper, not affecting vehicle structure.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

surface corrosion on floor, chassis and both outer sills in various places.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 70,684 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 68,078 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 64,097 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 58,565 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 54,805 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 47,880 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 47,880 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

horn pad on steering wheel not as good as could be working ;advice

near side front tyre side wall scrubbed 195/70/r15 advice

Pass 11 Nov 2005 41,035 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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EJ51 JVM is a 2001 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 72.7%.

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 EJ51 JVM, 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 EJ51 JVM registered?

EJ51 JVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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