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HX51 XHW

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,366 mi
Last recorded158,366 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 158,366 miles

corrosion in o/s outer sill

front shocker casings are corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

n/s/r shocker outer casing is corroded

rear cross member is corroded

underside of vehicle is generally corroded

Fail 4 May 2012 158,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion in o/s outer sill

front shocker casings are corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

n/s/r shocker outer casing is corroded

rear cross member is corroded

underside of vehicle is generally corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 149,079 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 104,726 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 104,726 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 May 2009 135,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 2 May 2009 135,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2008 132,000 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 132,000 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 121,036 miles

nearside mirror cracked not seriously affecting drivers view

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 XHW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

HX51 XHW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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