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HF51 JYK

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,640 mi
Last recorded135,640 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 JYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2016 135,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis close to spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded close to lower seat belt mounting area (5.2.6)

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

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

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

vehicle body and underbody very corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 130,544 miles

corrosion on vehicle body and underbody

Pass 16 Aug 2014 126,511 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 118,318 miles

ADVISE surface corrosion starting to form on chassis rails and underbody and floor areas

Fail 17 Aug 2013 117,997 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

ADVISE surface corrosion starting to form on chassis rails and underbody and floor areas

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 109,893 miles

ADVISE surface corrosion starting to form on vehicle body and chassis

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 100,233 miles

nearside rear lamp lense cracked

rear chassis and floor section starting to corrode on the surface

Fail 10 Aug 2011 100,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs in poor condition/offside front disc scored from brake pad being on the metal

nearside rear lamp lense cracked

rear chassis and floor section starting to corrode on the surface

Pass 14 Aug 2010 91,177 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 80,761 miles

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriate

Pass 27 Aug 2008 69,559 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 59,966 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 59,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,043 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 40,048 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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HF51 JYK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JYK, 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 JYK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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