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HF51 HJO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

146,916 mi
Last recorded146,916 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 HJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 146,916 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 146,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv joint insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling the tyre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 146,908 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Honeycomb background (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Insecure & fouling tyre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Honeycomb background (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring fouling radiator fan (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Buckle insecure (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coolant leak Hose chaffed through on radiator fan blade ()

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant hose chaffed against radiator fan. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 143,451 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 141,454 miles

rear seats removed

Fail 7 Jan 2019 141,454 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seats removed

Pass 4 Dec 2017 138,032 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 138,032 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 125,032 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 125,032 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 112,953 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 107,471 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 100,456 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot perishing

n/s/f outer c.v. boot heavily perished + slight leak

rear section of exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2012 96,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 91,221 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 87,588 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 84,642 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 84,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 78,153 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 63,860 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,869 miles

front suspension top joints a little dry and stiff

Pass 19 Oct 2005 36,242 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 36,242 miles

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

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

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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HF51 HJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HF51 HJO, 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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HF51 HJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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