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EJ51 NKW

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,948 mi
Last recorded111,948 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 NKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 111,948 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 111,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F Anti roll bar drop link gaiters split top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 107,129 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 107,129 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 17,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear shocks crroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 100,572 miles

DOOR SILLS CORRODED

SOME CHASSIS CORROSION

Fail 12 Jan 2016 100,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed SPLIT IN TREAD (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

DOOR SILLS CORRODED

SOME CHASSIS CORROSION

Pass 9 Jan 2015 91,526 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 83,122 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 83,082 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust clamp corroded apart [front of silencer]

Pass 7 Jan 2013 76,698 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 69,801 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 69,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,208 miles

both front inner cv boots split

Fail 10 Dec 2009 56,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

offside inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 10 Dec 2009 56,856 miles

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

offside inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 3 Dec 2008 54,738 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front inner c.v. gaitor split

Fail 28 Nov 2008 54,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front inner c.v. gaitor split

Pass 16 Nov 2007 46,161 miles

vehicle presenter be aware that offside front inner c.v. gaiter is split

Fail 15 Nov 2007 46,159 miles

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

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

vehicle presenter be aware that offside front inner c.v. gaiter is split

Pass 1 Dec 2006 41,626 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 NKW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 EJ51 NKW, 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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EJ51 NKW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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