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FP51 ZJX

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,946 mi
Last recorded195,946 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 ZJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 195,946 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 192,559 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 192,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 189,382 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 177,390 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 177,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 165,639 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 154,346 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 140,180 miles

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2007 137,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside inner driveshaft boot split

offside rear tyre punctured and uneven wear

Fail 23 Oct 2007 137,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside inner driveshaft boot split

offside rear tyre punctured and uneven wear

Pass 24 Oct 2006 124,205 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 106,511 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s door mirror glass

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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FP51 ZJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FP51 ZJX, 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 FP51 ZJX registered?

FP51 ZJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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