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EJ51 NKN

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,218 mi
Last recorded163,218 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 NKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 163,218 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 145,974 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 126,249 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 126,249 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 10,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 64,534 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 58,304 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 NKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NKN, 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 NKN registered?

EJ51 NKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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