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FX51 BCR

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,492 mi
Last recorded128,492 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 BCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 128,492 miles

Brake pipes starting to rust

Inner and outer sills rusted

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Jan 2016 128,492 miles

Brake pipes starting to rust

Inner and outer sills rusted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jan 2015 128,223 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 124,615 miles

Offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2013 119,741 miles

all underneth vehicle slightly corrorded

Fail 18 Jan 2013 119,741 miles

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

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

all underneth vehicle slightly corrorded

Fail 8 Sep 2011 112,057 miles

Both inner constant velocity boots split

Near side mirror cracked

Near side rear door will not open

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Severe corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 8 Sep 2011 112,057 miles

Both inner constant velocity boots split

Near side mirror cracked

Near side rear door will not open

Severe corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 20 Jul 2010 102,028 miles

glow plug light staying on , smear from wipers , corrosion to exhaust system , wear to front brakes , engine turbo damp with oil , corrosion to powered steering pipes , corrosion to various brake pipes , rear brake discs pitted & corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s inner c.v boot cracking & split , n/s inner c.v boot split

slight play to track road ends

Fail 20 Jul 2010 102,028 miles

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

glow plug light staying on , smear from wipers , corrosion to exhaust system , wear to front brakes , engine turbo damp with oil , corrosion to powered steering pipes , corrosion to various brake pipes , rear brake discs pitted & corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s inner c.v boot cracking & split , n/s inner c.v boot split

slight play to track road ends

Pass 3 Aug 2009 76,303 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 76,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,692 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 44,692 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 44,663 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,277 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 33,120 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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FX51 BCR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FX51 BCR, 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 FX51 BCR registered?

FX51 BCR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is FX51 BCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 BCR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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