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HN51 VXK

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 VXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019

handbrake only just meets requirments

signs of surface corrosion underneath

Pass 8 Nov 2018 173,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes from tank to l/s/v (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes from l/s/v (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

body and underside components corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2018 173,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes from tank to l/s/v (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes from l/s/v (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

body and underside components corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 166,085 miles

Front front suspension has slight play in top mounts

Pass 8 Dec 2016 158,302 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Gear box counter weight is loose

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 158,302 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Multiple holes (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Gear box counter weight is loose

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 149,638 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine oil leak

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 149,638 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted

Engine oil leak

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 141,487 miles

Drivers seat base is in poor condition

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 141,317 miles

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

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

Drivers seat base is in poor condition

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Dec 2013 132,786 miles

chip in screen

nearside front lower arm rear bush perished

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear light unit damaged

offside front inner c/v boot deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2013 132,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear light unit damaged

chip in screen

nearside front lower arm rear bush perished

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside front inner c/v boot deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2012 120,537 miles

chip in screen

Fail 15 Nov 2012 120,524 miles

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

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

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

chip in screen

Pass 16 Nov 2011 109,393 miles

chip in screen

Pass 25 Oct 2010 96,931 miles

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

nearside front c,v boot weaping grease

offside front inner c,v boot incecure

Pass 29 Sep 2009 83,994 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 70,785 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2007 60,142 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 51,145 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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HN51 VXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HN51 VXK, 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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HN51 VXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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