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HX51 FGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,201 mi
Last recorded162,201 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 FGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 162,201 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion forming

Fail 30 Sep 2009 162,201 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion forming

Fail 25 Sep 2008 145,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 145,785 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 127,878 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 127,878 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 103,553 miles

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 20 Sep 2006 103,553 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

wiper blades poor condition

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 FGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FGJ, 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 FGJ registered?

HX51 FGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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