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HX51 CZV

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,532 mi
Last recorded162,532 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 CZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 162,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 160,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 159,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED ,COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW ON EDGES AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW ON EDGES AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 154,101 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking ,advise replacement

Offside Rear tyre cracking,advise repair

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front inner wheel arches corroded and undersealed

both outer sills undersealed/painted

chassis heavy underseal

offside and nearside undersills previous repairs and heavy underseal and corroded

park brake effort only just met,it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

rear crossmember corroded outside prescribed area and heavy underseal

underside undersealed

Pass 28 Sep 2021 153,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear on both sides of vehicle corroded of covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) on both sides ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis front and rear vehicle body floor [both sides] both sills and all four inner wheel-arch areas very heavily covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear cross-member corroded but out of prescribed areas

Fail 24 Sep 2021 153,753 miles

Brake performance not tested system leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear on both sides of vehicle corroded of covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) on both sides ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis front and rear vehicle body floor [both sides] both sills and all four inner wheel-arch areas very heavily covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear cross-member corroded but out of prescribed areas

Fail 19 Aug 2021 153,519 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch corroded in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/ inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch corroded in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 151,787 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 151,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front hub corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear x member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all jacking points corroded but not within prescribed area

under body is heavily covered in underseal

Pass 15 Apr 2019 150,734 miles

Offside Front Lower chassis corroded by subframe mount

Rear Upper both spring cups corroded

all 4 jacking points corroded

under body heavily waxed

Fail 9 Apr 2019 150,734 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower chassis corroded by subframe mount

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

Rear Upper both spring cups corroded

all 4 jacking points corroded

under body heavily waxed

Pass 18 Apr 2018 149,783 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 149,783 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 146,539 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 142,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 140,229 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 140,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 130,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

edges of sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 120,674 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 120,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 112,864 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 104,046 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf inner driveshaft boot torn

underside corroded and undersealed

Fail 8 Oct 2009 104,045 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ns sill corroded

osf inner driveshaft boot torn

underside corroded and undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2008 95,770 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nsf inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 17 Oct 2007 89,854 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 82,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly 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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HX51 CZV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HX51 CZV, 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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HX51 CZV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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