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HN51 VXL

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,172 mi
Last recorded140,172 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 VXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 140,172 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 140,074 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 131,221 miles

Drivers "A" pillar by check strap damaged

Exhaust mount on front pipe broken and has a slight leak of exhaust gases

Gearbox rattle

Fail 15 Jun 2013 131,221 miles

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

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

Drivers "A" pillar by check strap damaged

Exhaust mount on front pipe broken and has a slight leak of exhaust gases

Gearbox rattle

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge and may need front wheels aligned (195/70R15C)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 124,086 miles

Drivers door A pillar splitting under check strap

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 124,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers door A pillar splitting under check strap

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (2MM)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 117,783 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 117,783 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S AND N/S INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS SPLIT

VERY LARGE WEAR LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 19 Jun 2010 110,961 miles

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

both inner cv boots spilt

Pass 22 Jun 2009 106,072 miles

both front inner driveshaft boots perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2008 100,786 miles

both front anti roll bar link arm gaiters splitting

both front inner drive shaft gaiters splitting slightly

exhaust system mount in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2008 100,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front anti roll bar link arm gaiters splitting

both front inner drive shaft gaiters splitting slightly

exhaust system mount in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2007 94,859 miles

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)

o/s wiper blade split both ends

Fail 23 Jul 2007 94,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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)

o/s wiper blade split both ends

Pass 20 Jul 2006 89,528 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 89,528 miles

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

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 VXL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VXL, 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 HN51 VXL registered?

HN51 VXL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is HN51 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN51 VXL shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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