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HX51 EYV

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2152cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,682 mi
Last recorded160,682 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 EYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,152cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 160,682 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 140,671 miles

body corroding

Fail 6 Oct 2010 140,668 miles

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

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

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

body corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2009 130,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

very slight play in front steering arms

Pass 11 Oct 2008 114,684 miles

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

n/s/f inner c v boot split

Pass 29 Aug 2007 96,366 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 96,366 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

some fluctuation nearside front brake & some imbalance .

Pass 10 Aug 2006 82,378 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 82,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

front bumper lose from damage

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2005 66,676 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 66,676 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer leaking slightly

nearside front door mirror glass slightly damaged

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 EYV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,152cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HX51 EYV, 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 HX51 EYV registered?

HX51 EYV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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