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HX51 FFM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,019 mi
Last recorded119,019 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 FFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 119,019 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 119,051 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 118,649 miles

corrosion nearside front sill

Pass 14 Jul 2014 118,260 miles

judder n/s/f brake

slight corrossion in outer sills and rear crossmember

Pass 15 Jul 2013 117,813 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 117,455 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2011 116,986 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2011 116,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

rear discs rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2010 115,672 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear brake pipes getting rusty

o/s/f inner c/v gaitor split

rear discs rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2009 112,762 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 103,649 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 80,072 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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HX51 FFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HX51 FFM, 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 FFM registered?

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

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